Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Maoist Leaders' Mothers Urge Sons to Surrender in Video Appeal
Imagine two leaders in a rebel group who have been fighting for a long time.
Their moms made special videos asking them to stop fighting and come home.
They miss them and want them to live a normal, quiet life with their families.
The government also said they would welcome them back if they decided to quit.
These rebel leaders are very important in their group and have been fighting for many years, making it hard for police to catch them.
Their mothers hope their messages will make them think about coming back home.
Mothers of two top Maoist leaders, Hidma Madvi and Barsa Deva, have appealed to their sons to surrender and join the mainstream.
The video messages were released by Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also met the mothers.
Both Maoist leaders are from the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh and hold significant positions within the Maoist ranks.
Hidma Madvi is described as a ruthless strategist and Central Committee member, elusive for decades.
Barsa Deva heads the Maoists' Battalion number one and was formerly Hidma Madvi's security in-charge.
- Who
- Mothers of top Maoists Hidma Madvi and Barsa Deva, and Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma
- What
- Mothers released video messages appealing to their sons to give up guns and join the mainstream.
- When
- Tuesday (video release), Monday (Deputy CM visited village)
- Where
- Puvarti village, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To encourage the Maoist leaders to surrender and return to a peaceful life with their families.
Mothers' Appeal
Maoist Ideology
Return to Mainstream Life
Mothers' Appeal
Mothers implore their sons to abandon violence, return to their villages, and live peacefully with their families, emphasizing the possibility of a normal livelihood.
Maoist Ideology
The sons are described as top Maoist leaders involved in combat formations and strategic planning, suggesting a deep commitment to the Maoist cause that may outweigh family appeals.
Surrender and Rehabilitation
Mothers' Appeal
The Deputy Chief Minister offers a 'red carpet welcome' and safe rescue for surrender, indicating a government effort to de-escalate the conflict through reconciliation.
Maoist Ideology
The long-standing elusiveness and high ranks of leaders like Hidma Madvi suggest a sustained resistance to authorities and a potential rejection of surrender offers.
- Location
- Sukma district, Chhattisgarh
- Maoist Leaders Appealed To
- Hidma Madvi and Barsa Deva
- Key Maoist Figures Mentioned
- Ramanna, Basavaraju
- Hidma Madvi's Role
- Former commander of Battalion number one, Central Committee member, involved in major attacks on security forces
- Barsa Deva's Role
- Currently heads Maoists’ Battalion number one, was formerly in charge of Hidma Madvi's security
- Government Official Involved
- Vijay Sharma, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister