Naxals are enemies of democracy. It’s been proven once again on Tuesday when a\u00a0 landmine laid by the red terrorists claimed the lives of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi, his driver and 3 security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district. Dantewada is part of the Bastar Lok Sabha seat which is going to polls on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and three \nsecurity personnel were Tuesday killed when their convoy was attacked by\n Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district, days before the \nfirst-phase elections in the state.The incident occurred at Shyamagiri \nhills when the MLA’s convoy was heading towards Kuwakonda from Bacheli \narea, which is about 450 km from state capital Raipur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As soon as\n the incident came to light reinforcements were dispatched to the site, \nand a search operation has been initiated.Dantewada is scheduled to go \nfor Lok Sabha polls for the Bastar constituency on April 11. The \nauthorities have assured that security preparations for the elections is\n adequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet said, Strongly\n condemn the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh. My tributes to the security \npersonnel who were martyred. The sacrifices of these martyrs will not go\n in vain.Shri Bhima Mandavi was a dedicated Karyakarta of the BJP. \nDiligent and courageous, he assiduously served the people of \nChhattisgarh. His demise is deeply anguishing. Condolences to his family\n and supporters. Om Shanti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congress President Rahul Gandhi also \ntweeted The Naxal attack in Dantewada is very saddening. I pray that \nthose killed rest in peace and their family members remain strong \nthrough this time of grief.CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh have been targets\n of Naxal attacks on several occasions, especially during elections.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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