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New Delhi: “The success against Maoist terrorists, who committed unspeakable atrocities against Dalits, tribals and the youth, has been the cause of immense satisfaction in life,” PM Modi said on Friday, emphasising that this was the first time that he was speaking on the success of operations against left-wing extremists.“During the last 50-55 years, thousands of lives were lost due to Maoist terror. A large number of security personnel were killed. They would not allow construction of schools and hospitals, would not let doctors work. The situation was such that those who were supposed to provide security to others could not move without security. The writ of the govt did not run in the ‘red corridor’,” he said while speaking at NDTV World Summit.Cong covered up Maoists’ atrocities: PMPM Modi termed Maoist terror an injustice towards youth. “Many joined Maoists as they were misled, while others were forced to follow them. I know many mothers who lost their sons,” he said.The speech was marked by a sharp attack on those “who call themselves the defenders of the Constitution but were indulgent towards Maoists who would not accept the Constitution in their spheres of influence”, as well as “Congress and its ecosystem, who along with urban naxals, used their control of institutions to ensure brutalities by Maoists did not become known”. The PM added, “The day is not far when the country is totally free of Maoist terror. This is also Modi’s guarantee.” He said ‘red zone’ has shrunk to 11 districts from 125 over a decade back due to his govt’s measures.
