CPI (Maoist) Denies Halt to Armed Struggle, Calls Member’s Statement Personal Opinion

Rapid Summary

• CPI (Maoist) Telangana spokesperson Jagan issued a statement disagreeing with fellow central committee member Sonu’s remarks about a ‘temporary suspension of armed struggle,’ calling it Sonu’s personal opinion and not the party’s stance.
• Jagan criticized Sonu’s comments amidst the ongoing “Operation Kagar,” a military offensive by the Indian government aimed at eliminating Maoist insurgency.
• He claimed that 28 Maoists, including their general secretary, were killed during an operation on may 21, 2025.
• In his two-page statement on social media, Jagan urged intensified resistance against what he described as anti-people policies of the BJP-led central government.
• The CPI (Maoist)’s Telangana faction reaffirmed its commitment to implementing strategies laid out in its Polit Bureau circular from 2024.
• Police are currently verifying the authenticity of Jagan’s purported statement.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The disagreement within CPI (Maoist)’s leadership reveals internal friction amid heightened governmental counter-insurgency campaigns like Operation Kagar. While one faction hints at discussions over laying down arms temporarily, others advocate for sustained and heightened resistance against perceived systemic repression. This polarization reflects both operational pressure on Maoists and potential rifts in their ideological unity.

From a governance standpoint, such operations could further weaken insurgent operations but may also risk provoking more intense localized conflict or alienating certain communities if not handled with parallel developmental measures.For India’s internal security strategy to succeed holistically, there needs to be synergy between enforcement actions and addressing underlying socio-economic grievances fueling such movements.

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