Question : BAN ON TERRORIST ORGANISATIONS



(a) whether the Government are aware that some political parties in Tamil Nadu overtly support banned terrorists organisations inciting violence;

(b) whether the Government propose to bring a legislation banning political parties that support terrorists organisations directly or indirectly;

(c) whether the Government propose to take up the matter with the Election Commission to ban such political parties from contesting election; and

(d) if so, the details in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO )


(a): Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu addressed the Deputy Prime Minister, inviting attention to the statements made by MDMK leader Shri Vaiko, Member of Parliament, at a public meeting of his party at Thirumangalam (Madurai) on 29.6.2002, openly professing his allegiance to the LTTE.

(b)to(d): There is no proposal in this regard.