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.