Centre Reports 2,167 Maoist Surrenders in 2025
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2,167 Maoist cadres surrendered in 2025.
Total surrenders since 2019 stand at 5,571.
Violent incidents related to left-wing extremism have declined significantly.
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Policy and Action Plan to address Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in India: 1. It focuses solely on security operations to neutralize Maoist insurgents. 2. It emphasizes a multi-pronged approach encompassing security, development, and good governance. 3. It aims to address socio-economic inequalities and promote inclusive growth in LWE-affected areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
The National Policy and Action Plan adopts a holistic approach, not just security operations. It includes development and governance aspects to address the root causes of LWE.
2. With reference to the surrender and rehabilitation policies for Maoist cadres in India, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.The policies aim to provide financial assistance to surrendered cadres for their resettlement.
- B.The policies often include vocational training programs to facilitate their integration into mainstream society.
- C.The policies guarantee complete immunity from prosecution for all past crimes committed by surrendered cadres.
- D.The policies are implemented by respective state governments with support from the central government.
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Answer: C
Surrender policies do not guarantee complete immunity. Legal processes still apply, although leniency may be considered based on cooperation and the nature of the crimes.
3. Assertion (A): A significant number of Maoist surrenders can be attributed to the increased effectiveness of security forces in LWE-affected areas. Reason (R): Development initiatives and improved governance in these areas have reduced the appeal of Maoist ideology and support base. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Both increased security pressure and improved socio-economic conditions contribute to surrenders. Development reduces the appeal of Maoism, while security operations create pressure to surrender.
4. Which of the following factors is/are primarily responsible for the persistence of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in certain regions of India? 1. Lack of access to education and healthcare. 2. Displacement of tribal communities due to development projects. 3. Ineffective implementation of land reforms. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three factors contribute to the persistence of LWE. Lack of access to basic services, displacement, and land disputes fuel resentment and provide a breeding ground for Maoist ideology.
Source Articles
Ten Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district - The Hindu
61 Maoists, including top leader Bhupati, surrender in Maharashtra - The Hindu
Two Maoists surrender in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat; police claim region now Naxal free - The Hindu
Sixteen Maoists surrender in Sukma - The Hindu
Surrendered Maoists to be produced in court - The Hindu