Archive · 10 Dec 2025

India's Maoist Violence Declines Sharply

India's Maoist Violence Declines Sharply

The Indian government told the parliament that violence from Maoist groups has gone down a lot since 2010.

There were 1,936 violent incidents in 2010, but in 2025, there were only 218.

This means the violence has decreased by 89%.

Also, the number of people who died because of this violence has gone down by 91%.

The government has a plan to completely stop the Maoist movement by March 31, 2026.

They have been successful in killing or capturing many Maoist leaders.

The number of districts affected by this violence has also gone down from 126 in 2010 to just 11 in 2025.

The government is keeping an eye on 27 more districts to make sure the Maoists don't come back.

The government is also helping Maoists who surrender by giving them money and training.

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