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Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond: Strategic Challenges to Resolve Naxalism authored by Lt Gen V K Ahluwalia, Army Commander, Central Command, was launched at a release function at the Vivekananda International Foundation on August 19, 2013. The book was jointly released by Mr Ajit Doval, KC, Director, VIF, Mr Ved Marwah, former Governor and Director General, National Security Guard and Lt Gen K M Seth, former Governor of MP and Chhattisgarh and a highly decorated officer, who led the counter insurgency operations in Nagaland.

All the speakers highlighted the need for concerted action against the Naxalites but highlighted the need to restore the rights of the tribals and win the confidence of the local population.

The book lanch was attended by senior serving and retired Army officers. Union Minister for Rural Development Mr Jairam Ramesh, who was scheduled to release the book, sent a special message conveying his greetings to the author.