Of late, this question has become some sort of a political slogan of the ruling classes. Therefore, it needs to be examined dispassionately. While doing so one need not agree with the philosophy of Naxalites and certainly need not endorse their acts of violence. The issue on hand is different. If the argument of the government is based on facts it should be substantiated with empirical evidence.
How does one explain the following facts?
Mahabub Nagar district is less affected by the Naxalites Movement as compared to the North Telangana districts. Then how is it that Mahabub Nagar is more backward than all the districts of North Telangana?
It is not only the most backward district in the region and the state but is also one of the backward districts in the entire country.
Kothagudem Thermal Plant and Ramagundam Thermal Plant are in the areas where the
Naxalites have been very active for the last three and a half decades. How is it that various stages of development of Kothagudem Thermal Plant are being completed ahead of the schedule? How is it that Ramagundam Thermal Plant is getting awards year after year for its good performance? The entire coal belt is in Naxal - affected areas of the Telangana region. The coal produced here is transported on a large scale to other regions without any hindrance. Have the Naxalites stopped this
activity any time?
Even a private sector industry, the AP Rayon’s, is functioning well in the midst of Warangal forests - the nerve centre of Naxalites activity. How is it functioning if Naxal are a hindrance?
Visakhapatnam district also is an important centre for Naxal. How is it that Vizag has emerged as a major industrial town not only in the state but also in the entire country?
Source: http://www.telangana.com/Articles/skc_singa_TelanganitesDreamState.pdf
