Q11.The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE?

Left Wing Extremism (LWE), or Naxalism, is a critical internal security challenge. The Government of India aims to eliminate it by 2026, underscoring its commitment to peace and development.

LWE is a socio-economic and ideological movement, primarily Maoist, seeking to overthrow the state through armed struggle. It is rooted in grievances like land alienation, forest rights deprivation, and lack of development in tribal and remote areas.

• Displacement, loss of life and property, and disruption of livelihoods.
• Lack of access to basic services (health, education).
• Psychological trauma and human rights violations.

The government employs a multi-pronged strategy, guided by the 'SAMADHAN' doctrine.

• Security: Intelligence, specialized forces (CoBRA), area domination, improved police infrastructure.
• Developmental: Infrastructure (roads, telecom), basic services (schools, health), skill development, livelihood generation.
• Rights-based: Forest Rights Act (FRA) implementation, land reforms, grievance redressal, surrender-cum-rehabilitation.