The SAMADHAN doctrine has put the onus of handling Left Wing Extremism entirely on the states. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments. Also enumerate the differences between the newly proposed doctrine with earlier Integrated Action Plan (IAP) and other such schemes.

The SAMADHAN doctrine has been enunciated by Home Minister. The elements of this strategy are S for Smart Leadership, A for Aggressive Strategy, M for Motivation and Training, A for Actionable Intelligence, D for Dashboard-based Key Result Areas and Key ..

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"Though the Mizo Accord has been most successful agreement with insurgents in India yet the Hmar insurgency finds its roots in the same accord. Who are Hmars and why they are restive?"Discuss.

The Hmars are a group of tribal people living in three states of North East India-Assam, Manipur and Mizoram. Although the Hmar identity is strong enough, the Mizos in general consider them as a part of their broader community or ..

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"To what extent, opening up of mining sector has been responsible for the unrest in tribals' areas in India."Critically examine with examples.

Model Answer: Almost all tribal areas of the country are rich in forests, rivers as well as minerals. These areas have the finest coal, dolomite, bauxite, Iron ore, tin and conundrum to name a few. The forests in these areas ..

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Discuss the anti-Naxal strategy and measures taken in India citing various issues and challenges in the same.

Model Answer: The anti-Naxal strategy and measures taken in India even after facing various issues and challenges to it are: Implementation of Land Reforms The tribal land alienation is an emotive issue exploited by the Naxals to build up their ..

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"Discuss the origin and key state and non-state players in the insurgency in Kashmir, while throwing light upon India's response to insurgency."

Key Players in Kashmir Insurgency: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF): The JKLF was one of the main insurgent groups in Kashmir in 1990s.Despite its initial violence against Kashmiri Hindus, the JKLF claimed its movement as a secular. Later in ..

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"While the Kashmir issue is related to secession from India, the Ladakh region demanded greater integration with India."Discuss emphasising on the later.

Model Answer: While the Kashmir issue is related to secession from India, the Ladakh region demanded greater integration with India. Since independence of India, Ladakh region alleged that there was systematic discrimination against them from the state government and there ..

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