Can India Beat its Maoist Insurgency?

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Can India beat its Naxalite Insurgents? India’s Naxalite insurgency, one of the world’s longest-running armed rebellions, has challenged the state for over half a century, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and widespread instability. Rooted in deep social and economic grievances, the movement first emerged in 1967, inspired by Maoist ideology and driven by the marginalization of tribal and lower-caste communities. Despite numerous government offensives, peace talks, and development programs, the insurgency has persisted, using guerrilla tactics and operating in the challenging terrain of India’s “Red Corridor.” However, the Indian government now claims it has gained the upper hand, setting a deadline of March 2026 to end the conflict. With military operations, intelligence-driven crackdowns, and infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the root causes of the rebellion, authorities are confident that the insurgency is in its final phase.

Yet, challenges remain. While Naxalite activity has declined by over 70% in the past decade, recent high-profile attacks in late 2024 and early 2025 highlight that the rebels remain capable of striking security forces. Experts are divided on whether India can fully eradicate the insurgency by 2026, as underlying socio-economic inequalities continue to fuel discontent. Will the government’s counterinsurgency efforts succeed, or will the rebellion endure?

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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:52 Long-lasting Insurgencies and the Naxalite Movement
02:04 The Location of the Naxalite Insurgency: India’s “Red Corridor”
03:02 Communism and Social Deprivation in Post-Independence India
04:42 The Origins of the Naxalite Movement
05:43 The Growth of the Naxalites
08:36 India’s Current Strategy:
09:48 Renewed Naxalite Attacks in 2024 and 2025
10:31 The Challenges of Defeating the Naxalism
12:00 Can the Naxalite Insurgency Finally be Beaten?

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