Maoist Insurgency Declines Amid Leadership Surrenders and Calls for Socioeconomic Reforms

The Maoist insurgency in India has significantly weakened, with affected districts reduced from 223 in 2009-10 to about 11 today. Key leaders, including Thippiri Tirupathi (Devuji), have surrendered, and many cadres have been neutralized, creating a leadership vacuum. While security forces aim to end the insurgency by March 2026, experts emphasize that addressing tribal alienation, socio-economic disparities, and land rights is essential for lasting peace beyond military efforts.