Maoist insurgency in India faces extinction after 40 years

India Dec 18, 2025

After decades of conflict, the Maoist insurgency in India is now at its weakest.
Once spread across several states since its origins in 1967, the movement has shrunk dramatically due to tough security operations and large numbers of members giving up arms over the past year.

Why does it matter?

Recent operations—especially Operation Kagar launched in April 2025—have hit Maoist strongholds hard, leading to the loss of top leaders and a big drop in violence.
With many districts now safer and state control returning, the government is aiming to end the insurgency for good by March 2026.
While some challenges remain, this could mark a major turning point for regions long affected by unrest.