RAIPUR: In a dramatic shift, the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) in a statement, has announced a temporary suspension of its armed struggle for a month, declaring its readiness to engage in conditional peace talks with the central government.Maoists have appealed the govt to share their decision on the issue via internet and govt news channels while the press note also has a Facebook and email ID mentioned for their senior cadres in jail across the country to share their views.Speaking to TOI, Vijay Sharma Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister who also is home minister said that firstly, the authenticity of the letter is to be checked, but it’s the first time that the Maoist note has a picture of the spokesperson, the writing style is changed and they have mentioned an email ID with it.
“The word ceasefire is highly objectionable because there's no war going on here that needs a ceasefire. There can be no ‘conditional’ talks in democracy and they have again come up with conditions like before. But, after verification of the press note, we will discuss within the govt and make a decision.
Besides, the letter for ceasefire is dated on Aug 15, and Maoists had since then killed villagers and planted IEDs that had injured our jawans,” Sharma told TOI. He suggested that the…
Published: September 16, 2025 6:00 pm
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