“The state has succeeded in degrading Naxalism’s armed capacity, but has not fully resolved the structural anxieties that first made insurgency thinkable”. Discuss.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Q5. “The state has succeeded in degrading Naxalism’s armed capacity, but has not fully resolved the structural anxieties that first made insurgency thinkable”. Discuss. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question: Asked due to the sharp decline in LWE-affected districts and recent mass surrenders, yet persistent socio-economic grievances in tribal regions. Key Demand of the question: The question asks to balance the operational success in weakening armed Naxalism with the continuing structural roots of discontent, and evaluate why ideological appeal may persist. Structure of the Answer Introduction: Briefly highlight reduction in Naxal influence but note unresolved deep socio-economic anxieties. Body: Decline in armed capacity: Mention security strategy evolution and territorial contraction. Structural anxieties behind Naxalism: Mention land, resource, governance and development exclusion. Reasons ideology persists: Mention inequality, representation deficits, cultural alienation, trust gaps. Way forward: Stress rights-based governance and participatory development frameworks. Conclusion: State that lasting peace requires transforming governance presence into legitimacy and dignity-based inclusion.
Why the question: Asked due to the sharp decline in LWE-affected districts and recent mass surrenders, yet persistent socio-economic grievances in tribal regions.
Key Demand of the question: The question asks to balance the operational success in weakening armed Naxalism with the continuing structural roots of discontent, and evaluate why ideological appeal may persist.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction: Briefly highlight reduction in Naxal influence but note unresolved deep socio-economic anxieties.
• Decline in armed capacity: Mention security strategy evolution and territorial contraction.
• Structural anxieties behind Naxalism: Mention land, resource, governance and development exclusion.
• Reasons ideology persists: Mention inequality, representation deficits, cultural alienation, trust gaps.
• Way forward: Stress rights-based governance and participatory development frameworks.
Conclusion: State that lasting peace requires transforming governance presence into legitimacy and dignity-based inclusion.