2. About NaxalismThe Naxal name comes from the village of “Naxalbari” in the state of West Bengal where the movement originated.Their origin can be traced to the split in 1967 of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), leading to the formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist).`Naxalite` or `Naxalism` is an informal name given to radical, often violent, revolutionary communist groups that were born out of the Sino-Soviet split in the Indian communist movement.
3. Contd.Initially the movement had its centre in West BengalIn later years, it spread into less developed areas of rural central and eastern India, such as Chhattisgarhorissa Andhra PradeshIt spreaded through the activities of underground groups like the Communist Party of India (Maoist)
4. Who are Naxalists:Naxalites are those who fight for freedom of the downtrodden and equal social and financial status for all , irrespective of class, caste and religion. They work for decentralization of power. A radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities. They are organised mostly where there is forest cover. One who espouses naxalism is a naxalite. Their motto is to show teeth and enlarge upon their ideology and if possible support the landless and poor.
5. Origin and causeIndia- birth place of Naxalism.Naxalism originated by a gentleman K Sanyal who believed in Communist ideology, but thought that the economic freedom will come when you fight with the rich who have amassed wealth.The term Naxalism was led by CharuMajumdar, KanuSanyal and JangalSanthal initiated a violent uprising in 1967.
6. CharuMajumdar, inspired by the doctrines of Mao Zedong of china, advocated that Indian peasants and lower class tribals overthrow the government and upper classes by force whom he held responsible for their plight.A large