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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

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai engaged with industry leaders and investors, securing investment proposals worth Rs 3,700 crore across sectors such as information technology/information technology-enabled services, textiles, food processing, engineering, electronics, and green fuel. (Express Photo)

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

Days before 29 Maoists were killed in encounter, Bastar Inspector General said in interview: ‘Will leave no safe pockets for Naxals’

April 17, 2024 9:21 am

Sundarraj P, who has spent 11 years in the Maoist-affected region, on the government’s push to end Left Wing Extremism and challenges ahead of polls

Maoism not ideological battle, but an anti-national activity: Fadnavis

May 02, 2023 5:12 pm

On Sunday, three Maoists were killed in a police encounter in Manne Rajaram village at Aheri taluka. According to police, the Maoists have been identified as Bitlu Madavi, the commander of Perimili Dalam, Vasu of Perimili Dalam and Srikant of Aheri Dalam.