Kasturirangan Report Stirs Maoist Resurgence Fears in Karnataka
Deccan ChronicleMangaluru: Are Maoists attempting to reestablish their foothold in Karnataka’s Western Ghats? The recent sightings of Maoists have fueled speculation that Maoists may be using renewed fears over the Kasturirangan report to regain their influence in the Western Ghats. Many people living in the villages near the Western Ghats fear the report’s recommendations could halt developmental activities, restrict livelihoods, and impede access to basic infrastructure. A Call for Vigilance While the recent incidents of Maoists visiting villages in Western Ghats may be isolated ones, there is a growing concern that they could exploit socio-political issues to garner public support. The government will have to take proactive measures, including transparent communication to address fears surrounding the Kasturirangan report and also continue development initiatives alongside maintaining rigorous vigilance by security forces in vulnerable areas.
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