Malkangiri: In a solemn tribute to the unwavering dedication and ultimate sacrifice of its brave comrades, the Communist Party of India-Maoist has declared to observe Martyrs’ Week from July 28 to August 3.
CPI(Maoist) observes Martyrs’ Week every year in the memories of those who have laid down their lives in the pursuit of a revolutionary cause.
In a press release, the party’s secretary, Ganesh, said that the Martyrs’ Week would be observed to honour the sacrifices of the comrades who have laid down their lives for the cause. He said that the party would organize various programmes and events during the week to pay tribute to the martyrs.
“In the last 6 months, 140 comrades have been martyred in Chhattisgarh alone. The Chhattisgarh government has launched a massive operation called Operation Kagar to suppress the Naxalites, which the organization has termed as a conspiracy to loot the wealth and resources of the dalits and tribals. The central and state governments are trying to eliminate our organization, but it’s impossible. The central government has announced Operation Kagar to eradicate Naxalism from the country within the next 3 years. In this war of destruction, the police are the main enemy, who are torturing people, molesting them, and killing them without any reason,” maintained Ganesh.
Ganesh also condemned the government’s Operation Kagar, which he said was aimed at eliminating the Naxalites. He alleged that the government was trying to crush the movement by killing innocent people and branding them as Naxalites.
The party secretary also accused the government of trying to loot the resources of the tribals and poor people. He said that the Naxalites would continue to fight against the government’s policies and protect the interests of the people.
Ganesh appealed to the people to participate in the Martyrs’ Week observance and make it a success. He said that the party would not be intimidated by the government’s repressive measures and would continue to fight for the rights of the people.
It is pertinent to mention that the Martyrs’ Week observance is being held to commemorate the death anniversary of Comrade Charu Majumdar, a top Naxalite leader who was killed in police custody in 1972.
