Mohan Markam, the Chhattisgarh Congress chief, has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party for its recent visit to Bastar, calling it a sign of desperation. Markam’s comments come as political tensions are on the rise in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
BJP’s Visit to Bastar
The BJP’s visit to Bastar was led by D Purandeswari, the party’s in-charge for Chhattisgarh. The BJP delegation visited various locations in the region, including Maoist-affected areas, to assess the ground-level situation.
Markam’s Comments
Mohan Markam, speaking to the media, criticized the BJP’s visit, stating that it was a sign of the party’s desperation. He accused the BJP of trying to politicize the issue of Maoist violence in the region. He also said that the BJP was trying to gain political mileage out of the situation.
Markam also accused the BJP of neglecting the region during its tenure in power. He stated that the Congress government had done more for Bastar than the BJP ever had.
Political Implications
The BJP’s visit to Bastar and Markam’s comments highlight the increasing political tensions in the state ahead of the assembly elections. Both parties are trying to gain an edge over each other, with the issue of Maoist violence being a major focus of the campaigns.
The BJP is trying to portray the Congress as weak on the issue of security, while the Congress is highlighting its developmental achievements in the region. The upcoming elections are crucial for both parties, and they are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to win over voters.
The political atmosphere in Chhattisgarh is heating up ahead of the assembly elections, with both the BJP and Congress trying to gain an edge over each other. The BJP’s visit to Bastar and Markam’s criticism of it is just one example of the increasing political tensions in the state. The upcoming elections will be a closely watched affair, with the outcome having a significant impact on the political landscape of the state.