Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Reddy Responds to Home Minister on Naxalism Allegations
B. Sudershan Reddy, the Opposition's VP candidate, is responding to the Home Minister's comments.
The Home Minister accused Reddy of helping Naxalism because of a court decision.
Reddy clarified that the court's decision was made by a bench and that it was not solely his.
This decision, from 2011, disbanded a group called Salwa Judum.
Reddy doesn't want to argue about it and believes there should be respect in the discussion.
B. Sudershan Reddy responds to Home Minister Amit Shah's accusations regarding the Salwa Judum judgment.
Shah accused Reddy of supporting Naxalism due to the judgment.
Reddy stated the judgment was not solely his, but of the Supreme Court.
The judgment, co-authored by Reddy, ordered the disbanding of Salwa Judum in 2011.
Reddy declined to directly engage in a debate and emphasized the importance of decorum.
- Who
- B. Sudershan Reddy and Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- B. Sudershan Reddy responds to Home Minister Amit Shah's accusations.
- When
- Following Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Friday.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To address accusations and provide clarification on his views.
B. Sudershan Reddy's Stance
Amit Shah's Stance
View on Judgment
B. Sudershan Reddy's Stance
The Salwa Judum judgement was not solely his, but of the Supreme Court.
Amit Shah's Stance
The Home Minister stated that the judgement supported Naxalism.
- Candidate
- B. Sudershan Reddy
- Political Affiliation
- Opposition
- Allegation
- Supporting Naxalism
- Accuser
- Home Minister Amit Shah
- Judgment Involved
- Salwa Judum
- Court
- Supreme Court
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