The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said that Naxalism is the greatest threat to internal security and the government is taking all possible measures to deal with this threat. Addressing the media in Mumbai today, the Prime Minister said that the growth of Naxalism obliges us to find out what causes a sense of alienation .<br/><br/>He said that government is not in favour of using armed forces against naxals. Dr. Singh said dialogue with them is possible only if they shunned violence.<br/><br/>Replying to a question that certain sections in Pakistan are accusing India of the violence in that country, the Prime Minister said, this is totally false. He said, India is not in the business of spreading terror in Pakistan or in any other country. Dr. Singh said,the Mumbai attacks conspiracy was hatched in Pakistan and all those involved should be investigated and there should be a fair trail in Pakistan.<br/><br/>The people and government of Pakistan should realize the great harm terrorist groups have done to south Asia. On the drought situation, Dr Manmohan Singh said that the Rabi crop is normal and the worst is over. On the massive loan waiver to farmers he said that it was a one time measure. He admitted that leakages of funds for development schemes do exist but the RTI act will be a powerful devise to prevent this.<br/><br/>Dr Manmohan singh admitted that there is a deficiency of power in the country and some serious thinking needs to be done in this regard. Replying to a question on judicial reforms, the Prime Minister said that the judiciary itself should initiate the reforms. <br/><br/>
News On AIR | October 11, 2009 8:27 PM
Govt. taking all measures to deal with Naxalism which is a threat to internal security:PM