Question

How andhra pradesh is succesful in eliminating left wing extremism?

Answer 1

India has long history of left wing extremism. The largest and most powerful left wing extremist group today is the Communist Party of India (CPI) which is active in many states across the country.

In recent times, Andhra Pradesh has acheived notable success in counterinsurgency operations against the Maoists. This articles outline the Andhra model, which involves a mix of security, development and political approaches. It also examines whether the model can be replicated in other Indian states affected by left-wing extremism.