India, July 11 -- Maharashtra has just become the fifth state in India to pass the Special Public Security Act (SPSA), despite opposition from civil society groups, who argue it is a tool to silence dissent against the state and undermine the fundamental rights of citizens.
The legislation, whose stated objective is to curb 'urban naxalism', was passed unanimously in the legislative assembly on Thursday. It was passed in its revised version, approved by a 25-member joint select committee comprising members of treasury and opposition benches, after some of its provisions were amended to placate critics.
According to the act, 'naxalism' is not limited to remote areas; its presence is increasing in urban areas through naxal frontal organis...
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