| Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: Left wing extremism, Issue: Maoist insurgency |
Context: 29 Maoists were killed in Bastar region in Chattisgarh.
Trends in war against Maoist insurgency:
- The war against the Maoists has settled into a pattern, with recent blows to the insurgents by security forces.
- The Maoists have diminished as a political-ideological force but retain the ability to target security forces.
- Security forces use unconventional tactics and new routes to target Maoist cadres.
- Maoists remain a threat due to difficult terrain and support from some discontented tribals.
- Indian state strategy involves military action and winning over tribals with welfare measures.
- Previous tactics, like arming tribals, backfired, leading to a change in approach.
- Expansion of the welfare state has reduced Maoist propaganda about state exploitation.
- Some tribals have deserted the Maoists due to fatigue with warfare and violence.
- In Chhattisgarh, constant warfare has allowed Maoists to tap into discontent.
- Civil society and peace activists have tried ceasefire talks, but Maoists refuse to give up violent ideology.
