MAOIST-CHIDAMBARAM 2

Chidambaram said "unfortunately" this simple truth has
escaped a number of well-meaning organisations that find
"legitimacy" in the armed liberation struggle carried on
by the CPI (Maoist).
"I know that the overwhelming majority in this country
will condemn the mindless violence unleashed by the CPI
(Maoist) and will support the careful, controlled and
calibrated efforts being taken by the Central and State
Governments to put an end to the violence.
"However, I would like to hear the voices of condemnation
of those who have, erroneously, extended intellectual and
material support to the CPI (Maoist)," he said.
The Home Minister said, "It is only if the whole country
rejects the preposterous theses of the CPI (Maoist) and
condemns the so-called 'armed liberation struggle' that we can
put an end to the menace of naxalism and bring development and
progress to the people in the conflict zones."
24 Eastern Frontier Rifle jawans were killed Monday when
the ultras overran their camp at Silda in West Midnapore
district after setting it on fire. Three Maoists and a
civilian were also killed in the attack.
There were 51 EFR jawans and officers in the camp when
the attack took place, police said, adding that many of them
are still missing. (MORE) PTI