Will Buddha have the last laugh?
We caught the chief minister in a contemplative mood as we raised the issue of Naxalite resurgence. Bhattacharya was of the opinion that neo-Naxalites have no connection whatsoever with the movement that took place in the late 60s and early 70s. "These people are inspired by Mao Ze-Dong's school of thought, although I seriously doubt they have read Mao," he said.
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