On October 17, 2025, a significant development occurred in Chhattisgarh’s anti-Maoist campaign as 208 Naxalites surrendered in Jagdalpur, including high-ranking members such as Central Committee Member Rupesh and others from various leadership levels. They handed over 153 weapons, symbolizing a serious blow to the insurgency. This mass surrender follows closely after the notable October 14, 2025, surrender of Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupathi, a top Naxal leader with a Rs 6 crore bounty, in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, which was considered a major setback for the Maoist movement. These events mark a potential turning point in the region’s security with optimism building around the goal of eradicating Naxalism from Chhattisgarh by March 2026. Over recent years, violent incidents have declined sharply, supporting hopes that the decades-long Maoist insurgency may be nearing its end. Rehabilitation programs and promises of governance focused on development and dignity are key to this progress.