The Jungle Truce: Inside FadnavisBhupathi deal that triggered a historic Maoist surrender

A quiet understanding between Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Maoist ideologue Bhupathi led to an unprecedented mass surrender of PLGA members. Fadnavis temporarily slowed anti-Maoist operations, assuring Bhupathi of protection and amnesty, a move that gained momentum after Bhupathi's wife surrendered. This initiative reportedly saved hundreds of tribal lives from a humanitarian crisis.