The Introduction draws attention to the emergence of the CPI-Maoist as a significant political, social and economic force that represents a growing challenge to the survival of the Indian state at present and a fore bearer of change to the status quo resulting from current political, social and economic policies pursued by the Indian governing elite now and in the future. The Prologue deals with the milestone formation of the CPI-Maoist in 2004 with the unification of the two largest Indian Maoist organisations, the MCC and PWG, and of how Maoism triumphed as the primary ideology of the far...

This second volume analyses the Maoist insurgency in India from 2009 to the present and analyses the impact on India's politics, military and socio-economic situation by detailing events during this period, the causes of the insurgency and its future prospects and effects for the survival of the present Indian establishment. In addition the volume also looks at India's internal political developments and internal insurgencies in the country and their ramifications for India and internationally, as well as domestic and worldwide socio-economic trends.