Archive · 13 Aug 2026
From Red Terror to Ramp Walk: Naxal Women's New Life
Some women in India were part of groups called Naxals, a movement tied to what is known as the 'Red Terror'.
Now, these women have left that life behind.
They are starting a new life after leaving the insurgency.
One new thing they did was walk on a ramp, like models do.
Their change from 'Red Terror' to a ramp walk is a big story.
A news show named INDIA UPFRONT told their story.
The show was hosted by Pranesh Roy.
The show asked whether the Naxal ecosystem is losing its grip.
It also wondered whether the world of a Naxal leader named Hidma is watching.
Their transformation shows how people can change their lives after conflict.
Former Naxal women who left insurgency are embracing a new life, moving from the 'Red Terror' era to a ramp walk.
The report raises the question of whether the Naxal ecosystem is losing its grip.
The story was presented on INDIA UPFRONT, a Times Now show hosted by Pranesh Roy.
The coverage is tied to the Hidma ecosystem and references Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
Key themes include Naxalism, left-wing extremism, Maoism, Naxal surrender, and rehabilitation.
- Who
- Former Naxal women who have left the insurgency, with reference to the Hidma ecosystem; the story was presented by Pranesh Roy on INDIA UPFRONT.
- What
- Former Naxal women moved from the 'Red Terror' to a ramp walk, sparking debate over whether the Naxal ecosystem is losing its grip.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Where
- India, with references to Bastar and Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- To highlight the transformation of former Naxal women and question the strength and hold of the Naxal ecosystem.
Naxal Ecosystem Is Losing Its Grip
Naxal Ecosystem Remains Strong
Meaning of the ramp walk
Naxal Ecosystem Is Losing Its Grip
Former Naxal women leaving insurgency and walking the ramp shows the Naxal ecosystem is losing its grip.
Naxal Ecosystem Remains Strong
Individual surrenders by women do not prove the broader Naxal ecosystem is weakening; Hidma's world is still watching.
Strength of the Naxal movement
Naxal Ecosystem Is Losing Its Grip
The visible rehabilitation of former Naxal women signals that the Naxal ecosystem is weakening from within.
Naxal Ecosystem Remains Strong
A handful of surrendered women does not mean the wider Naxal ecosystem is losing strength; Hidma's world is still watching.
- Broadcast
- INDIA UPFRONT (Times Now)
- Host
- Pranesh Roy
- Story Subject
- Former Naxal women transitioning from insurgency to a new life
- Key Question
- Is the Naxal ecosystem losing its grip?
- Region Referenced
- Bastar, Chhattisgarh
- Themes
- Naxalism, left-wing extremism, Maoism, Naxal surrender, rehabilitation
- Related Figure
- Hidma ecosystem