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Naxalism

Quick points to Remember
• Supporter of Maoist ideology
• Serious threat to the country
• Violent activities in various states- Red Corridor areas
• In 2009, Naxal movements in ten states
• Hundreds of officers killed during encounters

Introduction

Naxalism is an ideology that gave rise to the Naxalite movement and the Naxalites.
According to the Naxals, it is violence that can give them their rights and justice. It
has now become a terrorist movement and is a serious area of concern.

Key Points
• It is a community representing a particular type of ideology
• Supports Maoist ideas
• The Naxal movement began first in West Bengal and is in fact named after a
village Naxalbari in West Bengal.
• Communist Party of India (Maoist) is a Naxalite community in India
• Naxalism has now spread in various areas of the country and it is expected
that if the movements don’t stop, it can even reach the capital city and other
NCR’s.
• In India, states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh etc are declared as red corridor
areas as they experience the maximum Naxalite violence activities.
• In July 1971 Indira Gandhi launched the ‘operation steeplechase’ to kill
Naxalites.

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