Government should talk to Naxalites

The findings of the Centre-sponsored panel on Naxal violence indicates a nuanced understanding of a complex issue, described by the prime minister as the biggest threat to the internal security of the country.
The panel has identified Naxalism as a political problem and has called for talks between the government and the Naxalites. This is [...]

COUNTER VIEW: Don’t engage with terrorists

Reports that a high-powered committee appointed by the Planning Commission has recommended that the government hold peace talks with Naxalites are a cause for concern.
While some of the measures prescribed by the committee to counter the Naxal movement look like good advice, the idea that the state should confer legitimacy on what is essentially [...]

DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN NAXAL-AFFECTED DISTRICTS

Special attention is being given on planning, implementation and monitoring of development schemes in naxalite affected areas. Under the Backward Districts Initiative, which covered 147 districts, an amount of Rs. 45 crore per district had been allocated on a non-lapsable basis. This has now been replaced by the Backward Regions Grant Fund, in 250 districts. [...]

Reporters risk their life in naxalite regions

Journalists in naxal-hit areas are compelled to take up risks. Some escape successfully with startling reportages, but most, get trapped in the dragnet of naxalites. Usually, a reporter is heckled by local police who are in collusion with them.

IF YOU want to see where the heart of India beats, visit a village anywhere in India. [...]

‘Naxals will be dealt with iron hand’

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi called upon the political parties and the public to extend their cooperation for rooting out Naxalite menace from Tamilnadu. The government along with the police force has been taking all steps to prevent the spread of Naxalites in the State.
 

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Karunanidhi was replying to the call attention motion in the Assembly Tuesday over [...]