Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
5. Left-wing extremism was considered the single largest internal security threat in India, but lately, it is the decline. Bring out the role of security forces in this regard. What more needs to be done? Discuss. (250 Words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The geographical influence of Maoists has contracted to only 41 districts in the country, a sharp reduction from 96 such districts in 10 States in 2010, according to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the declining trends of Maoism and the role of security agencies in combating it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing stats about the declining trends of Maoism.
Body:
First, write the reasons that led to this decline – various works done by security agencies.
Next, suggest the steps are not enough and we need a hard+ soft approach. Suggest various other measures. Give examples/data to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward on taking a multi-prong approach to defeat Maoism.
