Raipur: The Maoist movement in India is witnessing a historic upheaval. The surrender of the Telangana cadre’s unrecognized general secretary Thippiri Tirupati, alias Devji, and Odisha in-charge Mallaji Reddy, alias Sangram, has left the organization leaderless. Under the pressure of Mission 2026, the top command of the Maoists is now likely to shift from Telangana to Mishir Besra in Jharkhand-Bihar. Telangana Cadre Loses Four-Decade Dominance For the first time, the Maoist leadership could move outside Telangana. The surrender of Devji and Sangram has created a leadership vacuum within the organization. Security agencies confirm that both top Maoists are in Telangana police custody. Devji’s exit ends the four-decade-long dominance of the Telangana cadre, which had directed Maoist ac...