Maneuver through India’s intricate internal conflicts and the state’s dual approach. This crucial study dissects policies of coercion and accommodation against political violence, highlighting case studies from Punjab, Kashmir, and the Naxalite insurgency. Understand how immediate political needs often supersede strategic vision, impacting India’s democratic credibility. Essential for students of South Asian affairs, policy analysts, and researchers focused on effective conflict management in India. Gain critical insights into governance choices and their consequences for national security.