Naxalism refers to a:

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Naxalism is a political ideology that originated in the late 1960s in India, influenced by Maoist doctrines. It seeks to overthrow the government through guerrilla warfare and violence, and establish a communist state in India. The movement takes its name from the town of Naxalbari in West Bengal, where a peasant uprising occurred in 1967 that was brutally suppressed by the state. The Naxalite movement has been active in many states of India, primarily in the rural areas, and has been responsible for numerous attacks on government officials, police, and civilians. It is considered a major security threat by the Indian government.

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