After decades of bloodshed, is India winning its war against Maoists?

India's longstanding battle against Maoist insurgents may be nearing an end after the death of top Maoist leader Nambala Keshava Rao in a major security operation in Chhattisgarh. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government aiming to eradicate Maoism by March 2026, security forces are at a pivotal moment in the fight against Left-Wing Extremism. Recent successes in Chhattisgarh indicate a decline in Maoist influence, attributed to improved state-led strategies and increased public awareness and connectivity, posing a significant challenge to the Maoist movement's survival.