A red sunset on the horizon (Decline of Naxalism)

Paper: GS – III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: Left wing Extremism, Issue: Decline of Naxalism.

Context:

The Naxalite-Maoist insurgency, originating in 1967, has long represented tribal and rural resistance, but today faces declining relevance due to government crackdowns and changing socio-economic conditions.

Key Takeaways:

Background: What is Naxalism?

Definition: Naxalism is a form of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) that aims to overthrow the state using violent means, inspired by Maoist ideology.
Origin: Began in Naxalbari village, West Bengal, in 1967 as a tribal-peasant uprising.
Ideology: Driven by Marxist-Leninist principles, with a focus on addressing issues like land reforms and exploitation.
Objective: Establish a People’s Democratic Republic through armed insurgency.
Affected Regions: Mainly impacts the Red Corridor states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar.
Activities included extortion, attacks on civilians and state, destruction of infrastructure, and child recruitment.

Maoist Insurgency in 2025 A Movement in Decline: Current Situation (2025):

Home Minister Amit Shah has vowed to end insurgency by March 2026.
In 2025: 270 Naxals killed, 680 arrested, 1,225 surrendered.
Security forces have killed key leaders like Basvaraj and many Central Committee members. Maoists face shortages of arms, ammunition, and recruits.

Government initiatives to counter Naxalism:

Security Operations: Deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and anti-Naxal units like Greyhounds and Bastariya Battalion.
Development Programs: Initiatives like Road Connectivity Project, Aspirational Districts Program, and ROSHNI Scheme.
Rehabilitation Policies: Surrender and rehabilitation programs to reintegrate former Naxals into society.
Intelligence Strengthening: Multi-Agency Centers (MACs) and UAV surveillance for real-time intelligence sharing.
Skill Development: Programs like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to provide employment opportunities.

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A red sunset on the horizon (Decline of Naxalism)