Objectives of Left-Wing Extremism
Left-wing extremism (LWE) groups advocate for change through violent means. It means they are opposing the democratic institutions by using force to hinder democratic processes. Marxism, among other socialist ideologies, fuels Naxalism, one form of LWE. The goals of LWE are outlined below.
- All groups under this ideology do not like the government and they want a fight against them.
- They try to get people on their side by talking about their problems.
- The Communist Party of India (Maoist) is the most violent.
- The Maoists believe in Maoism it was a kind of communism.
- They do not like the government and want to take it down with guns.
- They hurt innocent people a lot.
Naxalism : Causes, Factors & Objectives
Naxalism was started in 1967 in Naxalbari village of West Bengal. It began as a farmer protest against the unfair treatment of them by local landlords. The Naxalbari uprising was led by Kanu Sanyal and Jagan Santhal. The rebels aimed to redistribute land fairly to the working peasants. This movement has spread to Eastern India, particularly in less developed states like Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
In this article, we are going to discuss Naxalism and its impact in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Naxalism?
- Major Causes Of Naxalism
- Other Factors Of Naxalism
- Objectives of Left-Wing Extremism
- Efforts to Tackle Naxalism in India
- State Government Initiatives Against Naxalism