Naxal Movement in India: A Geographical Overview and Analysis

The present study aims to explore nature and causes of the internal conflict of Left wing extremism by briefly reviewing the recent history of Naxalism/Maoism in India, the ideology of the Movement and understanding closely the relationships between the Movement and the society. With some brief remarks about the current responses of the Indian state to the Maoists and close scrutiny of the historical and ideological origins of the movement, it is clear that the movement thrives on the dissatisfaction of the marginalized sections of the society. The socio-economic perspective of Naxalism throws light on how the rebel movement is shaped due to the failure of the institutional mechanisms and frameworks to deliver socio-economic justice.