Tribals suffered most due to Maoist violence, even denied right to vote: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' in Maharashtra, highlighting the historical suffering of tribal communities under Maoist violence. He criticized previous governments for their inaction and emphasized that the current administration has improved security and opportunities for these groups.
Why it matters
This reflects the Indian government's ongoing narrative regarding internal security, tribal welfare, and the political legacy of the Maoist insurgency in central India.
New Delhi Tribal communities suffered the most due to Maoist violence and were even denied the right to vote in the Maoist-affected areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (November 15, 2026), accusing previous governments of leaving them to fend for themselves. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/Narendra_Modi/ Virtually addressing a 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' programme at Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, marking the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, Mr. Modi said the previous governments remained silent when Maoists forcibly took away children and abducted young tribal women.
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