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Inside the fall of India’s ‘Maoist capital’: How policing, politics and a secret letter ended a 45-year insurgency
April 03, 2026 5:11 pm
The letter said, '... due to increased police camps, it is becoming difficult to reach people. It is becoming difficult for people to also help the party. In such circumstances, we urge the party to think of an alternative strategy. We think we should dump our arms for some time to renew the fight after some time'
Devuji’s surrender is a step towards ending Maoism. But the path ahead is critical
February 24, 2026 11:04 am
A security-centric approach must be augmented by a developmental approach to win over the hearts and minds of the tribal people
UPSC Case Study : What if you were a security official in a Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) area?
December 11, 2025 11:08 am
The fall of Hidma brings the spotlight to a case study that explores the challenges in Left-Wing Extremism areas and suggests solutions — valuable for the Security Issues topic, Ethics, Essay, and the Interview. Don’t miss the ‘Post Read Question’ at the end of the article.
The Bastar balance: State’s counter-insurgency sees gains, but durable peace needs governance, rights, and reforms
October 21, 2025 5:37 pm
The government has officially spelt out its policy of dealing with the challenge in a holistic and multi-pronged manner, in the areas of security, development, rights and entitlements of local communities, improvement in governance and public perception management. The imperative is to emphasise on all of these
What led to Bhupati’s surrender: Inside the biggest Maoist laydown
October 14, 2025 7:18 pm
Bhupati’s surrender in Gadchiroli linked to emotional letter from ex-Comrade; 100 more cadres to surrender in coming days, say police sources.
What lies ahead as Centre mounts offensive against Maoists
July 12, 2025 4:40 pm
The recent killing of top Maoist leader Basavraj is seen as a historic breakthrough in India’s prolonged encounter with Maoist insurgency. But does a broader state-building agenda in tribal regions offer a sustainable path to justice and complement the goal of a Maoist-free India by 2026?
Operation Kagar is a step towards wiping out Naxalism
May 21, 2025 6:33 pm
Almost vanquished due to the relentless and determined efforts of the security forces, the Maoists have of late been sending feelers to the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government for peace talks
Chhattisgarh looks to shrug off Maoism tag, attracts Rs 3,700-cr investment proposals at Bengaluru meet
March 27, 2025 12:49 pm
At the Chhattisgarh Investors Connect Meet, CM Vishnu Deo Sai highlights the new industrial policy that offers tax incentives, capital investment reimbursements and employment-linked benefits.
In Chhattisgarh, why BJP govt has resorted to a twin-track approach to tackle Maoism
December 23, 2024 8:53 pm
Doubling down on Naxalites, the Vishnu Deo Sai govt has also rolled out a rehabilitation policy for surrendered Maoists besides focusing on development in a bid to avoid criticism of “targeting tribals”.
Ram Madhav writes: How Modi government tackled Maoism in India
September 07, 2024 9:51 am
Having succeeded in the Northeast and J&K in eliminating terrorism, Amit Shah will continue to push for the eradication of Maoism. It is sure to fade away
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