Discuss the root causes of the Naxalite movement in India. Also comment on the latest efforts undertaken by the government to address this issue.
Approach of the Answer
Introduction: Introduce with Naxalism as threat to internal security – highlight recent attacks
Body:Elaborate root causes of Naxalite movement and describe recent government initiatives
Conclusion: Conclude with way forward as collective approach needed to solve naxalism
Answer
Naxalism was an outcome of exploitative relation of landlords and peasants, but today it has become one of the biggest internal security problems for India. The term ‘Naxal’ derives its name from the village Naxalbari of district Darjeeling in West Bengal, where the movement originated in 1967 under the leadership of Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal. Until recently, ....
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