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via Prep4Civils by Bharath Vaishnov on 12/21/11
The author stresses on need for better governance in Naxalism effected regions rather than mere armed offensives
- Naxalism today has become a political movement with a support base comprising of poor alienated peasants and tribals
- Their long term aim is to overthrow the state
- They project themselves as warriors fighting for justice, security of the tribals
- Naxalism is today spread across 200 districts in 7 states
- They have set shop in regions which are backward, inaccessible and lack governance structures
- The inability of successive governments to provide even basic services to people has created a sense of alienation among large section of people these regions
- Maoists have tapped into this sentiment to expand and grow their network
- They have formed the Peoples liberation guerrilla army to wage war against the Indian state
- It comprises of motivated and passionate cadres who are weel versed with the terrain and have a local rapport with the people
- In this scenario, it is difficult for state armed forces to take on the naxals
- Unfortunately government has refused to accept this reality
- Uni dimensional approach of armed assault on naxals has lead human right violations
- All these are only helping the cause of naxals
Way ahead
- Security and development objectives must be achieved simultaneously
- Win the hearts and minds of the alienated people in backward regions
- Strengthen local governance mechanisms to bridge the political deficit
- Effect rehab packages for surrendered naxalites
The author has written earlier on same issue. Please find its summary below
http://iasblogz.blogspot.com/2011/09/tripura-insurgency.html
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