New Delhi: The CPI(Maoist) is making efforts to strengthen its influence in South India, particularly on the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said their plans include creating a base on the border of Kerala and Karnataka.
"The CPI(Maoist) cadres, active in the Wayanad district of Kerala, have also been known to engage in efforts aimed at establishing a forest route from Wayanad district to Mysore district of Karnataka," he said in reply to a written question.
However, despite these activities, the CPI(Maoist) has not been able to establish themselves in these areas.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 15:38
