What are the major reasons for the spread of insurgency in Uttar Pradesh? Mention the major impacts of insurgency in the state.

Answer: Insurgency in Uttar Pradesh is widespread due to social, economic and political reasons, especially in the eastern and south-eastern regions such as Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli and parts of Varanasi.

Major Causes of Insurgency in Uttar Pradesh

Social Reasons

  • Caste-based inequality and discrimination in the state increased discontent among marginalized communities.
  • Lack of education, especially poor state of education in Naxal-affected areas.

Economic Reasons

  • In the mineral-rich Sonbhadra district, people were deprived of their natural resources, which led to discontent.
  • Exploitation and displacement of resources; e.g. mining projects in the Singrauli region displaced thousands of tribals, which supported insurgent ....
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