About the Book

Naxalism and Maoism is an emperical pioneering study, based on the field study of the affected states like Odisha, Chhatisgarh, some parts of the Andhra and Jharkhand and passing reference of Maharastra. Naxalism and Maoism is considered as one of the greatest threats to internal security of the country. It has been started from one place, and now it spreads like wild fire to make a serious impact on the peace, security and development of these states. It is believed that such type of outfit has international connection like 151 and other and international terrorist organisations. Naxalism and Maoism came into existence due to shabby treatment meted out to the lower strata of the society including tribal people. They are deprived, neglected and subject to the discrimination in their day-today life. This movement was started with the ethos of ideological value. But now, it has turned into a dangerous way with its divisive and destructive attitude. This book has explored all the prognosis of this movement. It 's main purpose is to transform and motivate them into a constructive way so that people who are involved in this anti-social and anti-development activities, could extend their hands for the development of the society. So, t his book is immensely beneficial to bureaucrats, policy-makers, judiciary, researchers, teachers, activist, and journalists.

About the Author

Prof. S. Narayan, a leading Anthropologist, has done research on Naxalism and Maoism in India. He is presently a Special Rapportuer of National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. Earlier he was S.K. Dey Chair Professor, retired as Professor from A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna. He was a scientist and In-charge of Space Application Centre, ISRO and sucessfully comp leted SITE programme, faculty member of Ranchi University, recipient of Distinguish Service Award of SAC, ISRO, and Fellowship of UGC etc. He had been to UK, USA, France, Yugoslavia, China, Italy, Canada etc., to deliver lecture and Chair the Scientific Centre, associated with Current Anthropology, Indian Anthropology etc. About eight scholars have done PhD under his supervision. He has written more than 100 research articles and writes regularly in popular journals and newspapers. His published books are, Sacred Complex of Deoghar and Rajgir. Bodhgaya Buddha or Shiva, Dimensions of Devlopment in Tribal, Bihar; Sauriapaharia-a Dwindling Tribe, Indian Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Anthropology of Bbuddhism, Buddhism and World Peace, Strategies of World Peace, Rural Devlopment Through Women Programme, Anthropology of Disaster Management, Play and Games in Tribal India, Policy Plan and Devlopment --Gandhian Perspective, Researches in Anthropology and Archeology, Perspectives of Tribal Devlopment, Sustainable Devlopment, Devlopment in Indian Context, Jharkhand Movement, Origin and Growth of Jharkhand Movement and many more

Table of Contents:
Preface 7 Section-A 8 Section-B 11 Maps 13 Introduction 19 Violence in West Bengal 22 2000 Onward 23 Cultural References 24 The Maoist Movement 32 Mode of Operation of the Salwa Judum 37 Kotarapal Village 39 Munder Village 40 Mankeli Village 41 Breakdown of Civil Administratration 53 The Background Dantewada 55 Naxal Affected Area in India 60 Tactics Mobilisations and Patterns of Support 62 Section–A 73 Introduction 75 I Government Tribal Interface in Bastar Area in the Post Independent India 87 II Naxalism and its Growth in Bastar 93 III Salwa Judum Movement– Response of Government, Political Leaders and Naxalites 99 IV Findings and Observations of the Study Team which 107 Visited the Bastar area Between (Dec. 2006- Jan 2007.) Conclusions 117 Prescriptions 121 6 Naxalism and Maoism in India Peace Initiative by Social Scientist and Independent Citizens: An Appeal to Maoist 125 Peace Intitiative by Social Scientists and Independent Citizens: An Appeal for Peaceful Resolution of Violence in Bastar for the Development of the Tribals and the Areas 129 Research Team Members 132 Section–B Tana Bhagats Naxalism and Maoism 133 Introduction 135 Objectives of the Study 142 Research Methods 142 Field Work 143 Social Life 144 Food 144 Dress 145 Daily Life 145 Marriage 146 Family 147 Economy 147 Education 148 Health 149 Political Life 149 Naxalism and Maoism 150 Recommendations 155 Summing Up 158 Research Team 160 Summary 161 Index