Top Maoist Mallojula Venugopal alias Sonu’s surrender hints at a split in outfit: Sources

A vertical split is evident in the CPI(Maoist) outfit following the surrender of politburo member Mallojula Venugopal alias Sonu. This division, fueled by a succession tussle and differing views on peace talks, weakens the Naxal group as anti-Naxal forces aim to eliminate armed Left-wing extremism by March 2026.

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