What do Naxals want in India?

The Naxalites have frequently targeted tribal, police and government workers in what they say is a fight for improved land rights and more jobs for neglected agricultural laborer and the poor.

Which Indian state has Naxalites?

West Bengal state
The name Naxalite is derived from the town of Naxalbari (Naksalbari) in far northern West Bengal state in northeastern India, which was the centre of a tribal peasant uprising against local landlords in 1967.

Are Naxalites losing?

The number of most affected districts in terms of Naxal violence has also come down from 30 to 25. The number of districts covered under the SRE scheme has now come down from 90 in 11 States to 70 in 10 States. SRE districts and the most affected districts were last revised in 2018.

Is Naxalism decreasing in India?

“There has been a decrease in naxal activities in the country in last three years,” the minister said. Rai added that in order to improve mobile connectivity in these areas, 2,343 mobile towers have been installed and “further sanction” has been accorded for installation of 4,072 additional towers.

Why are Naxals not eliminated?

Due to their large support base, their elimination will also not be easy for our armed forces. Naxal gets sympathy from local or tribal people, they act as a defence for them. They also have good knowledge about the region, topography and are experts in guerrilla warfare.

Who gives weapons to Naxals?

The LTTE not only provided them arms, but also imparted training. After the fall of the LTTE, the naxalites tapped the NSCN (K) which offered help. The Nagaland based outfit helped the naxalites procure arms and also imparted training. They had created routes through Bangladesh and Myanmar to procure the arms.

Why is the military not against Naxals?

Due to their large support base, their elimination will also not be easy for our armed forces. Naxal gets sympathy from local or tribal people, they act as a defence for them. Due to all these factors, the deployment of the army in Naxal-affected areas will require time to eliminate them.

What is the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency in India?

The Naxalite–Maoist insurgency is an ongoing conflict between Maoist groups known as Naxalites or Naxals, and the Indian government supported by right-wing paramilitaries.

Who are the Naxalites or Naxals?

The Naxalites or Naxals are a group of far-left radical communists that are regarded as one of the most dreaded terror groups within India.

What were the problems faced by the Naxals in India?

Another issue was that spies were recruited mistakenly in many cases by Naxals as workers, who in turn collaborated with governments to finish off the movement. Mazumdar was himself arrested and died apparently of a heart attack, although it has been alleged repeatedly that he died on account of state torture.

What happened to the Naxalite movement after Majumdar’s death?

The naxalite movement suffered a period of extremely harsh repression that rivalled the Dirty Wars of South America at the same time that the movement got all more fragmented. After Majumdar’s death the CPI (ML) central committee split into pro- and anti-Majumdar factions.