Tribals suffered most due to Maoist violence, even denied right to vote: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' event, claiming that tribal communities suffered significantly under previous governments due to Maoist violence. He highlighted the current government's efforts to improve security and provide education and employment opportunities to these regions.
Why it matters
The statement reflects the current Indian administration's political narrative regarding internal security and its focus on tribal welfare as a key electoral and social policy pillar.
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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