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Naxalite–Maoist insurgency

The Naxalite-Maoist insurgency is when a group of people called Naxalites or Maoists are fighting against the government in India. They want things to be different in their country, and they think the government is not doing a good job of taking care of the people who are poor and don't have enough food, money, or a good place to live. They believe that the government is corrupt, meaning people in power are doing bad things that hurt people who aren't as rich or powerful. The Naxalites or Maoists want to change things so everyone can have a better life.

The government is trying to stop the Naxalites or Maoists from fighting by using their powerful army and police force. This is like a big group of people who wear uniforms and carry guns. The government doesn't want the Naxalites or Maoists to fight because it can be dangerous for people who aren't soldiers, like children and families of people who live in the area where the fighting is happening.

Some people think the Naxalites or Maoists are doing the right thing because they are fighting for what they believe in. Others think they should stop fighting because it's hurting innocent people. The situation is complicated, and it's hard to know what the right thing to do is.