Salwa Judum - Citizendia

Salwa Judum (translates as "peace mission") is a controversial state sponsored terrorism started in India against poor tribals terming it as anti-Naxalite civil militia formed in 2005, to bring the area dominated by Naxalites back under government control. Naxalite or Naxalism is an informal name given to Communist groups that were born out of the Sino-Soviet split in the Indian communist movement The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary Citizens to provide defense emergency law enforcement or Paramilitary service Naxalite or Naxalism is an informal name given to Communist groups that were born out of the Sino-Soviet split in the Indian communist movement The Salwa Judum is, according to various human rights organizations such as the People's Union for Civil Liberties, a government-backed organisation ^[1]^[2]^[3], supported by the Chhattisgarh government. Human rights refers to the "basic Rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled People's Union for Civil Liberties is a prominent civil rights organisation in India Chhattisgarh ( Chhattisgarhi / Hindi: छत्तीसगढ़ tʃʰət̪t̪iːsgəɽʰ, a state in central India, formed when the sixteen

Objections have been raised against arming civilians, citing lack of accountability of this civil militia and alleged atrocities committed by it. The Supreme court of India has issued notice to the Chattisgarh government on the issue. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land as established by Part V Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. ^[4] Also, some alleged that in the name of Salwa Judum, the tribal people are being forced to join. Hundreds have been killed on both sides. A large area of land remains uncultivated; tribal people who are meant to work on the land have deserted the villages and are living under open skies and are starving. A vast amount of corruption has crept in as a result of this misconceived campaign with the ruling party spending huge amounts on it. ”^[2]

However, the facts highlights a different story. As on 4 March 2006 , a total of 45,958 Adivasi villagers from 644 villages in 6 blocks of Dantewada district have come under Salwa Judum programme, showing the popularity of the movement. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The contribution of Salwa Judum in reducing the influence and menace of naxalism, is highly commendable and appreciated by government and civil societies. The intelligence agencies strongly support the movement as front line of defence against naxalites.

Encouraged by the highly positive results of the movement in the region, the government is planning to launch a people's movement in insurgency hit state of Manipur, on similar lines.

References

^ Findings about the Salwa Judum in Dantewara district (2005-02-12). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
^ ^a ^b Salwa Judum report. South Asia Intelligence Review of the South Asia Terrorism Portal.
^ Salwa Judum report. Asian Council For Human Rights.
^ Constitution of `Salwa Judum' challenged (2007-05-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held

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