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258 Maoists Surrender: A Step Toward Lasting Peace

10/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

From October 14–16, 2025, 258 Maoists surrendered across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, including senior leaders.
Mallojula Venugopal Rao (alias Bhupathi) surrendered with 60 others in Gadchiroli.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the surrender of 210 Maoists in Jagdalpur as a defining moment and a shift toward peace.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Abujhmad and North Bastar are Naxal-free.
The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Naxalite-Maoist insurgency began in 1967 with the Naxalbari uprising, leading to a violent struggle against the Indian government. By 2011, Operation Green Hunt aimed to eradicate this insurgency, which had claimed over 6,000 lives. The recent surrender of 258 Maoists, including key leaders, signals a potential shift towards peace, as the government targets a complete resolution by March 31, 2026.

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Story summary

From October 14–16, 2025, 258 Maoists surrendered across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, including senior leaders.
Mallojula Venugopal Rao (alias Bhupathi) surrendered with 60 others in Gadchiroli.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the surrender of 210 Maoists in Jagdalpur as a defining moment and a shift toward peace.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Abujhmad and North Bastar are Naxal-free.
The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.

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