What is government hiding: Ex-Chhattisgarh Chief Minister doubts Naxal operation
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel launched a sharp attack on the state government over the recent 22 encounter deaths in Bijapur district. Baghel raised serious questions over the validity, transparency, and intent behind Operation Sankalp, calling it a 'controversy that's only getting murkier by the day.'Addressing the media in Raipur, Baghel said: 'Why are the bodies of the Naxals not being handed over to their families? Why is it taking so long? What is the government trying to hide?'advertisementHe demanded that Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Home Minister Vijay Sharma take moral responsibility and resign, stating that the encounter, which reportedly killed 22 Naxals, raised more doubts than it answered.
The Congress leader also pointed to conflicting statements from top state officials. 'The Chief Minister tweeted to congratulate the armed forces, but that tweet was deleted within two hours. Why was it taken down if the operation was successful?' he asked. Adding to the confusion, Home Minister Vijay Sharma later stated publicly that 'this operation is not Operation Sankalp', Baghel pointed out, saying it further complicated the government's narrative.'Why are they backtracking on their own stance? Either they are unsure about what really happened, or they are hiding something from the public,' Baghel alleged. He called for an immediate release of factual details — including the names of the deceased, their affiliations, and post-mortem reports — to maintain public trust in security operations.advertisementAccording to Baghel, 'If the government is claiming a big victory over Naxals, they should be transparent. But the secrecy, deleted tweets, and changing statements only indicate a deeper cover-up. This looks like one of the biggest controversies in recent times.'He also announced his visit to Bijapur on Tuesday, where he plans to meet the affected families and local villagers. 'The people of Bastar deserve answers. I will personally speak to those impacted and ensure their voices are heard,' he said.The Congress party called for a judicial inquiry into the encounter and demanded that all relevant details be made public. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on the ruling BJP government to clarify its position and provide a consistent account of the operation.
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