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Jaideep Hardikar

Naxalism

Jun 24, 2025

Battle for Bastar Part 2: How tide was turned with multi-pronged strategy

Tactical approach to ‘clear and hold’ while plugging administrative-developmental vacuum—second of 5-part series explores the strategy to free Bastar of…

Jun 23, 2025

Battle for Bastar Part 1: How Maoist citadel was breached

Bastar comes out of Maoist shadow after 2.5 decades of daily horror; how did it happen, and what next for…

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Stories from the Field

A curated gallery of books authored by Jaideep Hardikar, with covers, concise blurbs, critical reviews, and purchase links.