May 15, 2010 NEW DELHI
India's ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi has spoken out in a mounting debate over a deadly Maoist revolt, saying poverty was at the heart of the insurgency.
Maoist influence is greatest in impoverished, remote areas, fuelling the argument that growing social disparities thrown up by India's blistering economic growth have been a major factor behind the rebels' expansion.
"While we must address acts of terror decisively and forcefully, we have to address the root causes" of the revolt, wrote the widow of assassinated former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in an open party letter.
The Maoists' growing strength highlights the need for development efforts to reach the "most backward districts", Gandhi said in the latest issue of the Congress party journal "Congress Sandesh," which appeared at the weekend.
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