Topic– Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
Q5. What do you understand by ‘Urban Naxalism’? Evaluate its challenges and steps taken to curb them. (250 words)
Reference: NDTV
Why this question
Bill On ‘Urban Naxalism’ Tabled In Maharashtra Assembly
Key demand of the question
The question expects us to define ‘Urban Naxalism’, and give examples to show its presence. Next, mention its challenges and steps taken to curb it.
Directive word
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgment about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You have to appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming a personal opinion here.
Structure of the answer
Introduction – Define ‘Urban Naxalism’, and give examples to show its presence
Body
Mention in short how urban naxals are different from traditional naxals.
Discuss the challenges emanating from it.
Next mention the strategy employed by central and state government to curb it – the government of India’s National Policy and Action Plan, with its emphasis on security and development, is definitely making an impact, Winning Hearts and Minds etc
Mention the features of the Maharastra Bill on Urban Naxalism.
Conclusion –
Give your view on the status of the urban naxal challenge and the way forward for dealing with this
