Bhopal, Oct. 1 -- Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Thursday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his visit to Balaghat, calling it "dramatic" and "very unserious", while accusing the Congress of failing to address Naxalism during its tenure at the Centre.

The Deputy CM remarked after Rahul Gandhi visited Balaghat on Thursday and alleged that tribal communities in the district were facing a lack of healthcare, education and employment opportunities, and accused the Madhya Pradesh government of failing to fulfil its responsibilities.

Shukla told ANI, "Rahul Gandhi's visit was dramatic and he appeared very unserious. He forgot that he had come to Balaghat, which was completely in the grip of Naxalism. Naxalit...