About the Book: Naxalite Movement In India
The Naxalite Movement in India started in 1967 from a small village and
gradually spread over large areas of the country, particularly in the states of
Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and West
Bengal. It was described by the UPA government as the biggest threat to the
internal security of the country. The movement has since suffered setbacks but
nevertheless retains the capacity to launch lethal strikes and continues to pose
a formidable challenge to Indias democratic structure. The Naxalite Movement in
India, now in a revised and updated edition, traces the Naxalite movement from
its inception to its