politics
April 18, 2026
‘The night of red terror is over; this is a new dawn’: Villagers shed a former Maoist rebel past
The Narendra Modi-led government claims victory over a decades-long Maoist-Naxalaite insurgency
TL;DR
- The Maoist insurgency in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, has been largely dismantled after decades of conflict.
- Security operations have led to the collapse of the 'Red Corridor,' weakening the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA).
- Infrastructure like roads, electricity, and schools are being established in former rebel-controlled areas.
- Villagers are returning to their homes, rebuilding their lives, and rebuilding trust with security forces.
- Rehabilitation programs are in place for former Maoist cadres seeking to reintegrate into society.
- Development projects, including road construction and irrigation, are aimed at addressing the root causes of the insurgency.
- The government is replacing parallel governance structures with transparent systems and aims to convert security camps into community facilities.
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