Lalgarh

It is disturbing to see the current events at Lalgarh. At the outset it is certain that the activists has the support of local people. It is the inaction of the left front government in the tribal areas which led to the current situation. After the land reforms there was no major initiative from the state government to include the tribal people in the main stream. Further those are being made scapegoats for the actions of Maoists operating in that area.
The situation has become worse with each group acting on its benefit rather than solving the problem.
The union government's stand initially was not in line with tackling the Maoist activity in other states. The partisan approach of the union was clear at the outset of the violence.
The Trinamool congress was also opportunistic in making use of the situation. It can not be denied that the activists operating in that area has the tacit support of Trinamool. But its new stand, distancing the party from the emerging situation shows the opportunistic politics being played by Shri Mamata Benerjee.
The ruling left front also has its part in making the situation worse. There was no rule of law initially. It is the CPI(M) cadres and the local leaders who were settling majority of the issues.
The need of the hour is a concerted effort including all the above parties to the problem.
A mere prohibition of the organisation does not serve the purpose. It is the well being of the tribal people in that area and proactive stand of the state government in this direction is required.