Intricate inter-play of diverse factors has been the force multipliers for extremism in the North East. Discuss. Suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of extremism in this region.
Introduction
Extremism in the North-East saw its origin in the form of Naxalite Uprising in 1967. Till then, it has sustained due to diverse factors interplaying in their lives.
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# EXTREMISM IN NORTH EAST: i) Assam -> ULFA -> United Liberation Front of Assam. ii) Manipur -> Ethnic Conflicts - Kukis VS Meiteis. iii) Naga Secessionist Movement - "Greater Nagaism" iv) Gurkhaland extremism v) Bodoland demand in Assam. # INTERPLAY OF DIVERSE FACTORS: 1) Historical Reasons -> Exploitation by the British -> Neglect for their demands in post independence India. 2) Economic Reasons - Land alienation, Poverty, Unemployment 3) Ideological leanings - Influenced by "Maoist" ideology 4) Role of state Actors - Eg: China's Support and funding to extremist groups. 5) Discriminatory Policies - Eg: AFSPA - led to human rights violations. 6) Propaganda and Manipulation - By leaders having vested interests.
# MULTILAYERED STRATEGY NEEDED: 1) Economic development - Vibrant Village Program - Aspirational district Program. 2) Trust building - "Operation Sadbhavana" of Indian Army in Kashmir can be applied in Northeast too. 3) Hard Power too needed. - "COBRA Battalions" of CRPF. 4) Reducing Role of State Actors - Recently India decided to restrict Free Movement Regime across Myanmar border. 5) Employment - because "Free Mind is devil's abode" These measures can help attain Home Minister's Vision of ending extremism by 31 March, 2026.
# MULTILAYERED STRATEGY NEEDED continued:
Rasneet Kaur
Internal Security
North East Insurgency
Extremism in North East - Causes and Strategy
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