DYFI convention against Maoist killings

DYFI central committe gave an unanimous call to fight against the leftwing extremism that is creating terror in the country. The decision was taken at a convetion held in New Delhi against the Maoist atrocities. 1000 delegates from various states attended teh convention and took decision to carry out state level convention to pass on the message. Families of Martyrs who were killed by Maoists in Westbengal, Jharkand and Orrisa took part in the convention. The Convention was inaugurated by CPIM PB member Com. Sitharam Yechury.

Yechury Questioned the suggestion that railway minister Mamata Banerjee mediate between government and Maoists, CPI(M) today wondered how she could do that when she openly siding with the ultra-Left brigade. He said how can the government have a minister, who is allegedly collaborating with Maoists, to be in the Cabinet headed by a prime minister who had at least on three occasions told the nation Naxals were the "gravest" threat to internal security.

He said, "Mamata is in collaboration with Maoists. How can she mediate when she is on their side? The question of Mamata mediating does not arise as they are together.

"The ruling class bankruptcy should also be exposed as they are supporting a person who is in league with the Maoists. Maoists always supported the ruling class against the organised Left."

Yechury also took on Banerjee for her remarks that she can talk to Maoists saying that the CPI(M) leader himself had spoken to Maoists in Nepal a few years back.

"The issue is different. I spoke to them after they came to the mainstream... after shunning violence and participated in the democratic process. We will talk to the Indian Maoists when they stop violence," he said.

He also accused the Maoists of targeting the same section of economically deprived sections for whom they claim to fight for.

Suggesting a three-pronged strategy to tackle the Maoist problem, he said, "It should be treated as a law and order issue as well at political front. The government should also address the problem of exploitation of the most exploited sections of the society-- like the tribals."

"If you see, Maoists are in areas which have abundant mineral resources. Illegal mining is being carried out by others. This is depriving tribals of their resources. This has also to be changed," he said.

DYFI All India president Com. P Sreeramakrishnan presided over the meeting. General Secretary Com Tapas Sinha gave the welcome speech. Cm. Subhashini Ali, Com K N Balagopal M P participated in the meeting.