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Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh LIVE Updates: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Bhima Mandavi and four police personnel were killed in an attack on a party convoy by Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district. Mandavi’s body has been recovered. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel called an emergency meeting as CRPF sources said that the MLA was warned about the threat. Baghel said that the ‘Naxal bullets’ will be answered in their own language. Meanwhile, the Election Commission said that polls will be held as per schedule in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack and grieved the loss of a ‘diligent’ leader, while former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh said that a ’true public servant’ was lost. Meanwhile, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called the attack ‘a cowardly act of violence’. Rahul Gandhi, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Amit Shah were among the leaders who expressed condolences. A massive IED blast was reported in the Nakulnar area of the district, only two days before the Lok Sabha polls will be held in Dantewada on 11 April. Chhattisgarh will vote on 11, 18 and 23 April.
Naxal attack on Bhima Mandavi's convoy in Chhattisgarh LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha polls to be held as per schedule, clarifies EC
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Bhima Mandavi and four police personnel were killed in an attack on a party convoy by Naxals in Chattisgarh’s Dantewada district
 "Naxal attack on Bhima Mandavi's convoy in Chhattisgarh LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha polls to be held as per schedule, clarifies EC")
Naxal bullets will be answered in their own language, says CM Bhupesh Baghel
Our friend Bhima Mandavi and four jawans fell prey to a Naxal attack. After the Jhiram attack, this is another big and condemnable attack on parliamentary democracy. I am shocked, stunned and speechless. I pray for the martyred soldiers.
Who will understand the pain more than us who have lost a whole generation of leaders to a major Naxal attack. Our government is working tirelessly not just in Bastar but also in Chhattisgarh to win the trust of Adivasis. This is unsettling for the Naxals and the heinous attack is a result of this.
Once again, we reiterate our commitment to continue our fight towards strengthening the democracy. I have directed authorities that Naxal bullets be answered back in their own language.
हम एक बार फिर दृढ़ता के साथ संसदीय लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करने की अपनी लड़ाई के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता को दोहराते हैं। मैं शीर्ष अधिकारियों के साथ घटना की समीक्षा कर रहा हूं।
— Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) April 9, 2019
मैंने अधिकारियों के लिए निर्देश दोहराया है कि नक्सली गोलियों का जवाब उनकी भाषा में ही दिया जाए।
Rahul Gandhi prays for the families of those who lost their lives in the attack
दंतेवाड़ा छत्तीसगढ़ का नक्सली हमला बहुत दुखद हैं। मै ईश्वर से मृतकों की आत्मा की शांति और परिवार जन को शक्ति और हिम्मत देने की प्रार्थना करता हूं।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 9, 2019
Former CM Raman Singh to visit Dantewada
“I’m in contact with central ministers; spoke to Prime Miniter an hour ago. I’ll go to Dantewada and meet families of deceased. Congress ki boli aur goli ka asar dikhne laga hai,” said Singh.
Mandavi was the only BJP legislator in the 12 seats of the Maoist-hit Bastar region. The other 11 belong to the Congress. He became a legislator for the first time by defeating rival Manish Kunjam (CPI), and thereby relegating Congress veteran and former leader of Opposition Mahendra Karma to a third position in 2009.
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad pays tributes to the security personnel martyred in this attack.
Deeply condemn the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh. My tributes to the security personnel martyred in this attack.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) April 9, 2019
Deeply sad that we lost a dedicated BJP Karyakarta Bhima Mandavi in this attack. My condolences to his family.
BJP chief Amit Shah said, “Such act of cowardice can not deter BJP from its commitment to fight naxalism.”
Anguished to learn about the killing of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and five others in a naxal attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 9, 2019
Such act of cowardice can not deter BJP from its commitment to fight naxalism.
My deepest condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief.
Former president Pranab Mukherjee condemns attack
Shocked and pained at the #NaxalAttack which took place today in #Dantewada, killing 5 people including MLA Shri Bhima Mandavi. Such ghastly and disturbing acts of violence cannot be justified in any manner. My prayers are with the family and friends of the departed souls.
— Pranab Mukherjee Legacy Foundation- PMLF (@CitiznMukherjee) April 9, 2019
Third such attack in Bastar since Lok Sabha polls announcement
The attack came on the last day of campaigning for the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls in the state. This is the third attack by Naxals in the Batar region since the polls were announced on 10 March.
On 5 April, a CRPF jawan was killed and another injured in a gun battle with Maoists in the Dhamtari district. This incident took place when security forces were conducting an anti-Maoist operation.
On 4 April, four BSF personnel were killed in Bastar’s Kanker district after being ambushed by Maoists. The BSF soldiers were on a domination operation in the area, when Maoists opened fire on them, leading to a gunbattle.
Former CM Raman Singh said a true public servant was lost in this attack. In a tweet in Hindi, he said, “Stunned, speechless. We lost a true public servant in the Naxal attack in Dantewada. May God give peace to Mandavi and the police personnel who died in the attack. In these times of grief, we are with their families.”
मन स्तब्ध, कंठ शब्दहीन है, दंतेवाडा नक्सली हमले में आज हमने श्री भीमा मंडावी जी के रूप में एक सच्चे जनसेवक को खो दिया है। परमात्मा भीमा मंडावी जी व उनके साथ शहीद हुए सुरक्षाबल के वीर जवानों की आत्मा को शांति व परिजनों को धैर्य प्रदान करें। इस शोक की घड़ी में हम उनके साथ हैं।
— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) April 9, 2019
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio condemns ‘cowardly act of violence’
I'm extremely shocked & sad to hear about the death of #BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi & four security men in #Naxals IED attack in #Dantewada #Chhattisgarh. I strongly condemn this cowardly act of violence. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. @bhupeshbaghel @ChhattisgarhCMO
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) April 9, 2019
Mandavi was advised by police not to visit the area. After the attack, firing from both sides continued for half an hour. There were five more security personnel in a car following the BJP MLA’s car, we are locating them.
Abhishek Pallav, SP Dantewada
Modi calls Mandavi ‘diligent’ and ‘courageous’
Shri Bhima Mandavi was a dedicated Karyakarta of the BJP. Diligent and courageous, he assiduously served the people of Chhattisgarh. His demise is deeply anguishing. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes to police personnel who died in the attack
Strongly condemn the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh. My tributes to the security personnel who were martyred. The sacrifices of these martyrs will not go in vain.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2019
We have information of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi, his driver and 3 PSOs getting killed in IED blast in Dantewada today evening. Bodies to be evacuated at the earliest for identification.
– P Sundar Raj, DIG (Anti-Naxal Operations)
Visuals from the site of the attack
#SpotVisuals: BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi killed in naxal attack in Dantewada. According to CRPF, the escort vehicle of Chhattisgarh State Police also came under the blast. 5 personnel of Chhattisgarh State Police are critically injured. pic.twitter.com/EdJMiQgjep
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2019
BJP MLA’s convoy attacked
BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi’s convoy was attacked by Naxals in Dantewada. The MLA and four others died in the attack.
#SpotVisuals: Convoy of BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi attacked by Naxals in Dantewada. The escort vehicle of Chhattisgarh State Police also came under the blast. 5 personnel of Chhattisgarh State Police are critically injured. pic.twitter.com/ZastP8hrQe
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2019
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