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| Maoist rebels have abducted a former legislator in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, police say. | Maoist rebels have abducted a former legislator in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, police say. |
| Ramchandra Singh, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party, was kidnapped by a group of armed rebels in Latehar district on Thursday night. | Ramchandra Singh, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party, was kidnapped by a group of armed rebels in Latehar district on Thursday night. |
| Police say the Maoists have not yet put forward any demands for his release. | Police say the Maoists have not yet put forward any demands for his release. |
| Mr Singh was canvassing for the forthcoming state assembly elections. Polls are to be held in five phases between 27 November and 18 December. | Mr Singh was canvassing for the forthcoming state assembly elections. Polls are to be held in five phases between 27 November and 18 December. |
| Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the Maoist insurgency as the single largest threat to the country. | Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the Maoist insurgency as the single largest threat to the country. |
| The Maoists have a presence in more than 223 of India's 600-odd districts across 20 states, according to the government. | The Maoists have a presence in more than 223 of India's 600-odd districts across 20 states, according to the government. |
| The rebels say they are fighting for communist rule and the rights of the poor peasants and landless. More than 6,000 people have died during the rebels' 20-year fight. | The rebels say they are fighting for communist rule and the rights of the poor peasants and landless. More than 6,000 people have died during the rebels' 20-year fight. |
| There has been a surge in Maoist violence in recent months - the rebels have kidnapped and killed policemen, help up an express train, attacked police stations, and blown up railway lines and communication links in affected states. | There has been a surge in Maoist violence in recent months - the rebels have kidnapped and killed policemen, help up an express train, attacked police stations, and blown up railway lines and communication links in affected states. |
| There have been more than 1,400 cases related to violence by Maoists between January and August, according to official records. Nearly 600 civilians have died in that period. | There have been more than 1,400 cases related to violence by Maoists between January and August, according to official records. Nearly 600 civilians have died in that period. |
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