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that they have alliances with Jammu and Kashmir terrorist groups,
north-eastern insurgent groups and Maoist organisations in other

countries.

2. Impact on the economy: Maoists use scarce resources that can be used

for social development, thus suppressing the economy.

3. Impact on citizens and the rule of law: Writer Navlakha has noted that
the dismissal of the massacre committed by landlord armies and the

upper class in a desperate defence as an act of terror will threaten the

legitimacy of the State and polarise people even more.

The Government’s strategy to address Left-Wing

Extremism (LWE)

1. According to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, all CPI

Maoist formations and front organisations are banned.

2. The central government assists the state police in controlling LWE states

by providing CAPFs, Cobras and CIATs.
3. A 24x7 agency for intelligence sharing among multi-agency centre

(MAC) at the central level and State multi-agency centre (SMAC) at the

state level.

4. Incorporate media to educate people about the LWE violence, rights and

entitlements of the target people, along with giving ideas to offend them
tactically.

5. A surrender and rehabilitation policy for LWE cadres who decide to

surrender.

6. Roshni scheme (Ministry of Rural Development) emphasises on

particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) and aims to provide them
a place in skill development.