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What Steps Has the Indian Government Taken to Counter Naxalism?
Naxalism is a serious challenge in India, often called one of the country’s biggest internal security threats. But what exactly is Naxalism? It’s a movement led by groups, mainly the Communist Party of India (Maoist), who believe in using violence to overthrow the government and create a society based on Maoist ideas—think extreme communism inspired by China’s Mao Zedong. It started in 1967 in a village called Naxalbari in West Bengal when poor farmers revolted…
How are Maoism and Naxalism threats to internal security?
India is a vast and diverse country, but it faces many challenges that affect its peace and stability. Two such challenges are Maoism and Naxalism, which are often talked about together because they share similar roots and goals. These movements pose a serious threat to the country’s internal security, meaning they disrupt law and order, harm innocent people, and weaken the government’s control over certain areas. Let’s break this down step by step to understand…