Maoist campaign saw continuity across regimes, sharper push recently: Former MHA official
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Why in news
Former security adviser K. Vijay Kumar highlighted the continuity of the government's strategy against Left Wing Extremism (LWE) across different regimes, noting a sharper push toward the March 31, 2026
Background
The government set a deadline of March 31, 2026, to eradicate Left Wing Extremism. Security strategies involved funding and resources under P. Chidambaram and training local youths in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand under Ajit Doval.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDeadline for eradicating Left Wing Extremism: March 31, 2026
- PlaceStates where local youth training was focused: Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
- PostAjit Doval: National Security Advisor
For Mains
Q. Analyze the evolution of India's counter-insurgency strategy against Left Wing Extremism and the challenges of balancing security operations with human rights protections.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational shift: Transition from purely kinetic operations to community-centric youth training in tribal heartlands
- Institutional continuity: Consistent policy framework maintained across different political regimes and home ministries
- Human rights friction: Balancing the necessity of security force actions with allegations of rights violations
Keywords: Left Wing Extremism · Counter-insurgency · Internal Security · Human Rights · Security Doctrine
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