“Indian systems of mismanagement by the politicians have created the Maoists and it is that, which is depriving the people rights to live normal life,” said a student from West Bengal. “Actually, the national policy for dealing with Naxalites has been inconsistent,” added other student from West Bengal.

Factors affecting the controlling of the Maoist problem are the way the police handles it and there is democracy at the top but bureaucracy at the bottom. The government just offers them a rehabilitation package, but on the other hand there is no encouraging atmosphere for initiating the peace process. Earlier, government programmes for their development have had adverse consequences. To restore their indigenous rights over land and forest, government must step up separate policies and take them in confidence.

Their issues should be addressed as a development issue and security issue. Mix of security and economic approach will help them to surrender. Government must promise them significantly reduced poverty in short span of time. It is unlikely all Maoists will conform due to ignorant policies of central and state government. How can they surrender when earlier promises have not been fulfilled?