Ahead of PM Modi's birthday, the CPI (Maoist) offers a "temporary" ceasefire; the government claims that the statement is "being verified."

The CPI (Maoist) has proposed a "temporary" ceasefire, a significant boost to the Center's peace efforts the day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday. However, the government responded cautiously, stating that the veracity of the statement is being checked.The government's campaign to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026, as pledged by Union Home Minister Amit Shah last year, is expected to make headway, according to a letter released by Maoist spokeswoman Abhay."We have decided to unconditionally lay down arms," read the August 15 statement, which was distributed to Chhattisgarh's local media.

"Appeals made by the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and senior police officers" prompted this action, according to the statement."We have decided to unconditionally lay down arms," read the August 15 statement, which was distributed to Chhattisgarh's local media. "Appeals made by the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and senior police officers" prompted this action, according to the statement.The press release further discussed the shifting national and worldwide landscape while showcasing the most recent image of Mallujola Venugopal, also known as Abhay. "We will continue to engage with political parties and organizations and raise issues of public importance despite our  to declare a temporary ceasefire," the statement stated.