Modi govt. ended Naxalism, paved way for tribal development: Kishan Reddy

Union Coal & Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, TG BJP president N. Ramchander Rao, RS MP K. Laxman, at the ‘Tribal Pride Day’ rally in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday asserted that Naxalism had long hindered development in tribal regions and credited the Narendra Modi-led government with eliminating the threat and creating conditions for progress in those areas.

The Centre is working with a sincere commitment to rehabilitate those affected by Naxalite violence while pursuing its goal of completely eradicating Naxalism and accelerating development in tribal areas, he said.

Addressing a ‘Tribal Pride Day’ rally organised by the BJP ST Morcha from the Swami Vivekananda statue to the Kumaram Bheem statue on Tank Bund in Hyderabad on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Mr. Reddy highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the Central government for the welfare of tribal communities, particularly women and families.

He said the Centre was providing free ration rice and expanding access to basic infrastructure, education and housing facilities in tribal regions. Several schemes launched by the Modi government were aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of Scheduled Tribes and ensuring their participation in the country’s development.

Mr. Reddy also noted that the Union had institutionalised the celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary and taken steps to honour other tribal icons. He pointed out that the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju was being celebrated on a grand scale across the country.

Recalling his tenure as Union Culture Minister, Mr. Reddy said the old Central Jail in Ranchi, where Bhagwan Birsa Munda had been imprisoned by the British, was converted into a memorial museum to commemorate his life and sacrifices. BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao, Rajya Sabha MP K. Laxman and other party leaders participated in the rally.

Published - November 15, 2026 07:12 pm IST