CPI (Maoist) Extends Telangana Ceasefire by Six Months

The party frames the pause as a response to Telangana civil society pressure, urging opposition to what it calls Central attempts to derail peace.

Overview

Party spokesperson Jagan announced a further six-month extension to the unilateral ceasefire first declared in May.
Jagan said the group will continue the same ceasefire strategy and has taken steps to preserve a peaceful atmosphere.
The statement framed the move as answering large-scale demands from political parties, public organizations, and social movements in Telangana.
The Maoists accused the Central government of trying to disturb the situation and urged parties, social groups, students, intellectuals, and activists to resist.
The party said the Telangana government acted in line with public aspirations, while no reciprocal or formal agreement with the government was reported.