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A few success stories in the fight against Naxalism

1. Sandesh (Bihar): Panchayat elections held in Bihar helped to create a
rift between the Naxal leader and the local community and forced many

Naxalites to leave the Naxal association and join farming under social

pressure, which gradually eliminated Naxals in this area.

2. Aasdwar project in Jehanabad (Bihar): Five Naxalite-affected
panchayats of Jehanabad district of Bihar were freed by embracing

development activities such as the construction of roads and other

infrastructure, thus promoting infrastructure development.

3. AP Greyhounds’ model: This model included the Greyhound Naxal
force that is aimed at providing a better idea about the aim, hideouts and

implementation of Naxalism, which often rewards people for good
service.

Way Forward

The government needs to adopt and successfully implement a composite
strategy to overcome the Naxalites aimed at destroying their existential

reasons. Firstly, the government should focus on infrastructure and socio-
economic development, better execution of government schemes, promote
participative democracy and improve political security and footing in Naxal
areas. Secondly, security should be improved by strengthening local

intelligence units, controlling explosives, modernisation of police
infrastructure and types of equipment, forming Special Forces and employing

professionally dominant security forces. Thirdly, the government should aim
to restore the public’s faith in the system through civil society, NGOs and
media perception management. Fourthly, other measures include convenient
peace talks, effective surrender and rehabilitation programmes and ensuring

the safety of families, time-bound conviction of arrested cadres and ensuring
that the law is adhered to in case of protection and development of tribals.

Fifthly, understanding the psychology of tribals, solving their concerns,