Left Wing Extremism and its Varied Dimensions
Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India, also known as Naxalism, traces its roots to the Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal in 1967. It involves Maoist groups seeking to overthrow the Indian state through armed rebellion, inspired by Maoist ideology which advocates for a protracted people’s war to capture state power.
LWE: Important Dimensions
- Ideological and Strategic Diversity: LWE spans various ideologies, tactics, and alliances. For example, the CPI (Maoist) in India advocates armed struggle, while the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) transitioned to mainstream politics.
- Social and Economic Grievances: LWE thrives in areas with socio-economic disparities and exploitation, such as India's ....
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- 2 India’s Need for a Comprehensive National Security Strategy
- 3 Challenges of International Terrorism
- 4 Terrorism Financing: Sources, Challenges & Impact on India’s Security
- 5 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA] and its Relevance
- 6 Terror Drones and Threat to India’s Security
- 7 Ethnic Conflicts in North-East India: Impact on Internal Security
- 8 Role of Local Communities in Countering Naxalism & Insurgency
- 9 India’s Counter Terrorism Measures
- 10 Role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies in countering Internal Security Threats
