The first is state capacity and policies that take the fight to the armed cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist). On the ideological front, splits within the Maoist leadership, as well as recognition of the futility of “armed struggle”, have weakened the Maoists. The reported surrender of the highest-ranking Maoist, Thippiri Tirupathi alias “Devuji”, along with 20 other cadres in Telangana, marks the near end of the LWE, ahead of the central government’s March 31 deadline. Nearly 2,000 Maoist cadres have surrendered since 2024. Create Free Account Already have an account?

Source: Indian Express February 24, 2026 01:58 UTC