The Naxalite–Maoist insurgency is an ongoing conflict Hostile_encounter between Maoist groups known as Naxalites or Naxals , and the Indian government supported Supporting by right-wing paramilitaries .

The Naxalites have frequently targeted Aiming tribal , police and government workers in what they say Statement is a fight for improved Cause_to_make_progress land rights and more jobs for neglected agricultural labourers and the poor .

The Naxalites claim Statement that they are following a strategy of rural rebellion Hostile_encounter similar to a protracted people 's war Hostile_encounter against the government .

In February 2009 , the Indian central government announced Expressing_publicly a new nationwide initiative to be called Name_conferral the Integrated Action Plan ( IAP ) for broad co-ordinated operations aimed Aiming at combatting Hostile_encounter and underming support Supporting for the Naxalites in Karnataka , Chhattisgarh , Odisha , Andhra Pradesh , Maharashtra , Jharkhand , Bihar , Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal .