Terming Maoism a destructive ideology, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (February 8, 2026) said that the country must get rid of an ideology that promotes violence. This ideology is a symbol of destruction, and the country urgently needs to rid of it,” he said. Mr. Shah, who was speaking at an event commemorating 25 years of Chhattisgarh, said ideology plays a crucial role in politics. That is why Mahatma Gandhi said, ‘I consider politics without ideology to be a sin’. A political party without ideology cannot benefit the State or the country,” he said.

Source: The Hindu February 08, 2026 18:03 UTC