Paper: GS – III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: Left Wing Extremism, Issue: Eliminating Left-Wing Extremism (LWE).
Context:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the goal of eliminating Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) from India by March 31, 2026, signaling a strong governmental intent to eradicate the insurgency.
Key Takeaways:
| Left-Wing Extremism (LWE): Definition: LWE refers to individuals or groups who promote radical leftist ideologies and seek to overthrow the state through violence. It has its roots in the 1967 Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal. Terminology: Maoists (global term). Naxalites (India-specific term, derived from the 1967 Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal). Regions Affected (Red Corridor): Highly affected: Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal. Moderately affected: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala. Decline in Naxalim: 53% decrease in LWE-related incidents (16,463 cases from 2004-2014 to 7,700 cases from 2014-2024). 70% decline in civilian and security personnel deaths. |
Carrying on Welfare Push:
Reason for Decline in Naxalism:
The Modi 3.0 government is actively working to combat the Naxal insurgency while simultaneously pushing forward with significant welfare and infrastructure initiatives. The dual approach aims to ensure security and improve the quality of life for citizens, particularly the vulnerable elderly population and those in rural areas.
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