Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Nadda Accuses Congress of 2013 Naxal Attack Involvement
Union Health Minister J P Nadda, who is also the BJP president, made a big statement at a public rally.
He said that some people inside the Congress party were involved in a deadly attack by Naxals in 2013.
In this attack, many important Congress leaders were killed.
Nadda didn't give any details or names but said that people within the Congress wanted their own leaders to be killed and were in touch with the Naxals.
The Congress party responded by saying that Nadda should provide evidence for his claims and that his statement was an insult to the leaders who lost their lives.
The attack happened in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) did not find any evidence of a conspiracy.
Nadda also talked about how the BJP government has been working to end Naxalism in the state, with a goal to completely eradicate it by March 2026.
He mentioned that many Naxalites have surrendered or been arrested, and top leaders have been neutralized.
The BJP government has also taken various initiatives for farmers, women, and youth, and claims to have made significant progress in the state.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda accused Congress insiders of involvement in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack.
The attack killed 32 people, including senior Congress leaders like Nand Kumar Patel and Mahendra Karma.
Nadda claimed that Congress members wanted their own leaders killed and were in touch with Naxals.
The NIA investigated the attack and found no evidence of a conspiracy.
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel condemned Nadda's allegation and demanded evidence for the claims.
- Who
- Union Health Minister and BJP president J P Nadda
- What
- Accused Congress insiders of involvement in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack
- When
- During a public rally on May 20, 2024
- Where
- Janjgir Champa district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To highlight alleged Congress involvement and credit BJP's efforts in combating Naxalism
BJP's Allegation
Congress' Response
Involvement in the Attack
BJP's Allegation
JP Nadda claims Congress insiders facilitated the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack.
Congress' Response
Congress demands evidence and condemns the allegation, calling it an insult to the deceased leaders.
Government's Approach to Naxalism
BJP's Allegation
BJP credits the double-engine government for decisive action against Maoism, claiming significant progress in eradicating it.
Congress' Response
Congress criticizes the BJP's approach and highlights the previous government's efforts.
- Date of Attack
- May 25, 2013
- Location of Attack
- Bastar district, Chhattisgarh
- Casualties
- 32 people, including senior Congress leaders
- NIA Investigation
- No evidence of conspiracy found
- Nadda's Claim
- Congress insiders involved in the attack
- Congress Response
- Demanded evidence and condemned the allegation
- Naxalism Eradication Deadline
- March 2026
- Naxalites Neutralized
- 2,500 surrendered, 1,853 arrested, top leaders neutralized
- Event Location
- Khokhra Police Ground, Janjgir-Champa district
- Government Initiatives
- Rs 3,700 crore released to farmers, Rs 1.25 lakh crore in direct benefit transfers, Rs 10,000 assistance to landless agricultural laborers
Sources
Nadda’s big claim: Congress insiders were involved in 2013 Naxal attack that killed many party leaders
Nadda targets Congress over 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack, says insiders played role
'Congress Insiders Involved In 2013 Maoist Attack': JP Nadda's Big Claim
