Opposition starts sledging BJP, blames Modi for naxal attack

New Delhi: With Maharashtra still reeling under the naxal attack in Gadchiroli, opposition parties have started to throw mud at the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress and other opposition parties have started accusing the Modi government of having no control over naxalism. Here is what leaders tweeted after the attack that killed 16 jawans.

Strongly condemn the despicable attack on our security personnel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. I salute all the brave personnel. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. My thoughts & solidarity are with the bereaved families. The perpetrators of such violence will not be spared.

— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2019

Spoke to Maharashtra CM Shri @Dev_Fadnavis regarding the tragic incident in Gadchiroli and expressed my grief at the loss of brave Police personnel. We are providing all assistance needed by the state government. MHA is in constant touch with the state administration. 2/2

— Chowkidar Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 1, 2019

Naxal attack on security personnel in #Gadchiroli Maharashtra is a highly condemnable cowardice act. My thoughts are with the families of brave personnel who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Perpetrators of this heinous act will not go unpunished.

— Chowkidar Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) May 1, 2019

Anguished to know that our 16 police personnel from Gadchiroli C-60 force got martyred in a cowardly attack by naxals today.
My thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs’ families.
I’m in touch with DGP and Gadchiroli SP.#Gadchiroli

— Chowkidar Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 1, 2019

Anguished to learn about the cowardly attack on our security personnel in the Gadchiroli area of Maharashtra. Loss of life of these brave soldiers is an irreparable loss. Their sacrifices will not go in vain. My deepest condolences with the bereaved families.

— Chowkidar Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 1, 2019

Strongly condemn the attack on C-60 Commandos in Gadchiroli.

My condolences to their families.

Their sacrifice would not go in vain.

390 Jawans have been martyred in Naxal attacks in past 5 years that expose hollow claims by Modi Govt of securing India. https://t.co/RH7yCkcyQE

— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) May 1, 2019

Extremely sad and shocking news from Gadchiroli.
The naxal attack on security forces killing 16 jawans must be condemned in strongest terms.
May God give courage to their families to bear the irreparable losses.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 1, 2019