Saurav Das

The Dimagi Naxal Party, however, has not revealed the faces of its founder or co-founder. Yet, its social-media activity provides some clues about the political and ideological ecosystem of AAP-linked CJP.

Saurav Das linked Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent visit to Pudduchery to the police’s visit to his family home. He claimed that Shah met Pondicherry Home Minister and Lieutenant Governor and “planned the intimidation tactic”.

The near-blanket withdrawal of FIRs against violent CJP protestors, and written assurances, may indicate to critics and the Opposition that the Modi government is on the backfoot. However, it is worth remembering that law and order and the burden of maintaining peace also lie on the government in office.