Is the Centre in favour of the Salva Judum movement in Chhattisgarh?
No state would like to create a problem for itself. If Chhattisgarh wants to carry forward the Salva Judum movement, we have no objection as it is basically aimed at curbing Naxalism. But the government must provide full security to the people joining the movement. As the government has failed to ensure this, attacks have increased of late. Q: What about the situation in the North-East? A: The internal security situation there has been problematic for several years. However, it is normal in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Sikkim. As for Nagaland and Manipur, the situation is fluctuating due to racial clashes. But there is some improvement after the initiation of peace talks with NSCN (IM) and NSCK (K). In Assam, the ULFA has been creating problems now and then. The Centre, in association with the state governments, has been constantly working towards bringing normalcy in the region. Q: How are you tackling the ULFA problem? A: The Centre is extending all possible help to the
