the scourge of naxalism..!!

Naxalism seems to be on rise in many parts of eastern and central india. There has been a spurt in naxal-related violence in recent times . Some parts of west Bengal and jharkhand have emerged as epicentres of naxal related activities. It has emerged as some sort of national movement against the state whereby poor people in remote villages are indoctrinated with their philosophy. The struggle is somewhat motivated by the communist ideology of establishing a nation where resources are equally shared by all people. However, the method which these people have chosen is certainly not in good taste. The incidents like violence in lalgarh or the recent stopping of Rajdhani express does not find favour with the common man.

The issue needs to tackled from various angles. First of all, a serious attempt should be made by the government to bring these people into the main stream of the nation by providing education and other infrastructural facilities in the underdeveloped areas. Secondly, the government should seek to identify and monitor the sources which fund these naxalite activities. Finally , we should be ready for swift and strong retaliation in case of violence by these groups.