The Naxalite Movement in India

The Naxalite Movement in India began in 1967, spreading to multiple states and posing a significant threat to internal security. Despite setbacks, it remains capable of launching lethal strikes, challenging India''s democratic structure. The movement has evolved into a predominantly Maoist movement over time. The Naxalite Movement in India started in 1967 from a small village and gradually spread overarge areas of the country, particularly in the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and West Bengal. It was described by the UPA government as the biggest threat to the internal security of the country. The movement has since suffered setbacks but nevertheless retains the capacity toaunchethal strikes and continues to pose a formidable challenge to India''s democratic structure. The Naxalite Movement in India, now in a revised and updated edition, traces the Naxalite movement from its inception to its metamorphosis into a predominantly Maoist movement in a historical sweep.

• | Author: Prakash Singh
• | Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd
• | Publication Date: Mar 22, 2016
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9788129134943
• | ISBN-10: 8129134942