Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
5. The latest attacks by the Maoists in the Bastar region calls for a change in India’ anti-insurgency operations. Comment. (250 words)
Reference: tribuneindia.com
Why the question:
The latest ambush by Maoist rebels on a large contingent of security personnel in Bastar is yet another well-planned and ruthlessly executed attack in a long line of similar attacks in the Maoist-infested regions of central India.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the need for a changed approach in India’ anti-insurgency operations.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with the current status of insurgencies in the country, present statistics.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Discuss first the need for urgently dealing with the Maoist insurgents.
Explain the challenges in countering Maoist insurgency.
Discuss the ways to deal with Maoist insurgency.
Conclusion:
Conclude that Government should get the forces to participate in and collectively address a problem (Maoist insurgency) that cannot have a knee-jerk approach.
