Chhattisgarh: In a spineless attack by the Naxals, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Bhima Mandavi along with four security personnel was blasted to death on Tuesday. The incident took place in Chhattisgarh Dantewada district.
Dantewada falls in the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to the polls on April 11.
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The blast took place when the convoy of the BJP MLA was on move from Bacheli area to Kuwakonda, 450 KM away from the state capital Raipur. The Maoists used the Improvised Explosive device (IED) and open fired at its residents.
Post the attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister of India Rajnath Singh tweeted condolence messages and paid tribute to those killed.
In a series of tweets Narendra Modi said, “"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."
In the next tweet he said, "Bhima Mandavi was a dedicated karyakarta (worker) 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."
Rahul Gandhi also condemned the attack and termed it as ‘Very-tragic’ incident.
However, the Election Commission (EC) said the first phase of polling would be held as per the schedule.