Indian internal security
The Collapse of Maoist Leadership: How Madvi Hidma's Death Signals the Decline of Left-Wing Extremism in India
Nov 18, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The elimination of Madvi Hidma, a key tribal leader and military strategist of the banned CPI (Maoist), marks a critical turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism. This analysis examines how his death, combined with other leadership losses in 2025, has created an irreversible crisis within the Maoist organization, leaving an aging non-local leadership struggling to maintain operational capabilities in the critical Bastar region.
25 Years of Counter-Insurgency: Jharkhand's Successful Campaign Against Maoist Extremism Reveals Significant Decline in Affected Areas
Nov 14, 2025 02:29 am CST
Over a 25-year period, Jharkhand has dramatically reduced Maoist influence from 22 districts to just 4, with security forces arresting 10,769 insurgents, neutralizing 235, and accepting 324 surrenders. This comprehensive counter-insurgency effort has included substantial weapons recovery and coincided with an expanded focus on cybercrime prevention, demonstrating the evolution of security challenges in the region.
Mother's Emotional Plea to India's Most Wanted Maoist Hidma: Government Extends Olive Branch in Historic Bastar Peace Initiative
Nov 11, 2025 08:57 pm CST
In an unprecedented peace gesture, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma visited the birthplace of India's most wanted Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, meeting with his mother who made an emotional plea for her son's return. This historic outreach marks a significant shift in the government's approach to the decades-long Maoist insurgency in Bastar, potentially signaling the beginning of a new chapter in conflict resolution through dialogue and rehabilitation rather than military confrontation.