Intricate inter-play of diverse factors has been the force multipliers for extremism in the North East. Discuss. Suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of extremism in this region.

NORTH EAST EXTREMISM: right from the Naga isolation to the recent Bodo extremism has been a result of an interplay between multiple factors. Various Factors: (1) Religious confederation: - Between Tripura and Manipur and Bangladesh extra state influence which creates border areas. (2) Private ethnic militia: - Lushai Heiski conflict over autonomy on Killy and Valleys regions of Manipur. (3) Development deficit: - Farming in Mizoram allowed extremism to compensate for a lack of development.

to compensate for a lack of development. (4) Discrimination: Refinery in Digital stream, wants made despite oil field being more leading to economic backwardness & exploitation. (5) Cultural-Racism: Bodo language activism in Assam. (6) Nagaland connection with Myanmar: has allowed external factors and non-state actors to fuel extremism. Multilayered Strategy: (1) Bringing development ambitions. Need to ensure they are connected to the main land. E UDAN/2-0 (2) Reducing external threat: - Swapping EMR, Border enhancement, Fencing etc.

— Abhishek Chauhan · AIR 102