BJP expresses concern over Maoist problem, security situation

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive which discussed economic, foreign and other issues including the Maoists problem here yesterday expressed serious concern over the existing security situation in the country.

A resolution on National Security and Pride adopted at the meeting accused the UPA Government at the Centre of not being sensitive to the internal and external security matters.

It also charged the Government with communalising terror related issues. The resolution blamed the Central Government of tackling Maoist problem in a very confused manner, sending wrong signals across the country.

Briefing the media, Party Spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said, no terror can be dealt with by bringing in religion.

In his inaugural address, Party President Rajnath Singh demanded pre-ponement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament to discuss the Food Security Bill and the Land Acquisition Bill.

He reiterated his party's commitment for creation of a separate state of Telangana if it comes to power. Singh also demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh over the Coalgate scam.