In a purported statement, the outlawed CPI (Maoist) has announced a temporary suspension of its armed struggle and offered to hold peace talks with the central government. The rebels have requested a one-month ceasefire and halt to security operations to consult with their leadership. The statement, issued in the name of spokesperson Abhay, follows the death of Maoist leader Basavaraju in an encounter.
Telangana Maoist Tippiri Tirupathi, alias Debuji, has been named the new General Secretary of CPI (Maoist), succeeding Nambala Keshav Rao. Tirupathi, a Dalit leader from Korutla, previously served as politburo member and led the Central Military Commission.
CPI (Maoist) Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee spokesperson seeks to know why Modi government that agreed for a ceasefire with Pakistan failed to extend the same courtesy to Maoists
Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Basavaraju, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore on his head in Chhattisgarh, had been associated with the banned movement since 1970s and was elevated to the top post in CPI (Maoist) seven years ago
