Raipur: In an unexpected outreach, the MMC Special Zonal Committee of the banned CPI (Maoist) has reportedly written to the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expressing readiness to disarm and join the government’s rehabilitation programme—provided security forces halt anti-insurgency operations until February 15, 2026.
The letter, dated November 22 and signed by MMC spokesperson Anant, claims the Maoists require time to arrive at a collective resolution under their internal principle of “democratic centralism.” Until then, the group says it will suspend its own activities—if state agencies reciprocate by pausing operations.
Addressed to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai (also copied to Deputy CM and Home Minister Vijay Sharma), the appeal urges the states to “show restraint” and refrain from action even during the upcoming PLGA Week—traditionally a period of heightened security concern.
The letter specifically asks security forces to stop using informants and avoid operations based on covert intelligence, while promising that the Maoists will skip observing PLGA Week and halt all mobilisation.
The committee cites recent surrenders of senior top-ranking Maoists—including Central Committee leader Pulluri Prasad Rao in Hyderabad on October 28 and commander Bhupati (Sonu) in Gadchiroli on October 15—as evidence of the organisation’s ideological retreat amid “changing circumstances.”
The MMC has also requested that the governments broadcast the letter over radio so that its scattered members can hear the message, while encouraging surrendered leaders, journalists and civil society intermediaries to assist in dialogue.
“We hope to meet select public representatives and journalists soon, so that we may quickly agree on a definitive collective surrender date,” the letter states.
Govt Reaction: ‘Submit a Clear Proposal’
Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirmed awareness of the letter but cast doubt on the need for a long deadline.
“They mention February 15, but that much time is unnecessary. They should submit a clear and detailed proposal,” Sharma said, adding that the government would be willing to secure locations for safe assembly if the Maoists provide specific requirements.
He maintained that a 10–15 day window was sufficient for final coordination.
Central Push Against Insurgency
With the Centre aiming to eliminate Maoist insurgency by March 2026, coordinated operations across states have intensified. Many leaders have surrendered, and hundreds of cadres have entered rehabilitation channels. The insurgency suffered another major setback with the recent killing of the dreaded commander Madvi Hidma near the tri-state forest belt of Chhattisgarh–Telangana–Andhra Pradesh.
