The Congress on Monday said that it had extended moral support to the rally organised by Trinamool Congress in Maoist-affected Lalgarh in West Bengal saying it was intended to restore peace in the area.The party spokesman Shakeel Ahmed said that Intellectuals, writers, artists and others are working for restoration of peace in the area. In reply to a question about the alleged involvement of Maoists in the rally, Mr Ahmed said he was not aware of that but maintained that the Congress believes in a holistic approach to deal with the Naxalites. He said if there are genuine grievances they should be removed, if development is needed, it should be carried out but if some people believe in the cult of the gun, they should be firmly dealt with.Earlier, the rally had its echo in Parliament with Left members seeking to know the Centre's stand on the alleged hobnobbing of the Trinamool with the Maoists.
News On AIR | August 10, 2010 9:56 AM
Congress extended moral support to TC rally in Lalgarh