Daringbadi: Maoists have put up posters and banners against the coming general elections in Kandibanda area under Daringbadi police limits in Kandhamal district.
The Maoists urged the people not to vote in the elections, and to establish a ‘Biplabi Gana Committee.’
The Maoists said in their posters that all ministers of the country were playing dirty politics. The ultras are obviously trying to turn people against the democratic system.
The radicals urged the people to protest against ministers when they come for campaigning. They described the BJP as a ‘fascist party’ and told the people to oppose it.
The police seized the banners and posters and registered a case. Daringbadi police station IIC Alekh Garadia said they will strictly enforce all rules during the elections.
He said the posters and banners were displayed by the CPI (ML) and the Baghuna divisional committee of the Maoists.
IIC Garadia said the Maoists have no right to campaign against elections. The right to vote is the right of every citizen in a democracy. He said action will be taken against the Maoists for engaging in anti-democratic activities.
The IIC asked the villagers not to panic and assured that the elections will be conducted smoothly.
The police have also issued NBWs against 343 people who are involved in criminal activities.
Gardia said the police have stepped up patrolling to check Maoist activities in Daringbadi. The police have arrested 60 persons from the 15 panchayats of Daringbadi who are involved in crimes.
PNN