CPI Maoist has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on 24 October 2025. Security agencies alert in affected states as government urges public caution.
The banned CPI Maoist group has announced a nationwide Bharat Bandh on 24 October 2025, citing protests against the government’s policies on land acquisition, labor rights, and alleged exploitation of marginalized communities. Security agencies in several states have issued alerts, warning of potential disruption to public transport, schools, and local businesses. Authorities have asked citizens to exercise caution and stay updated with local advisories.
According to the announcement, the strike is expected to impact eastern, central, and parts of southern India, particularly areas historically affected by left-wing extremism, such as Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, and West Bengal. Police and paramilitary forces are on heightened alert to ensure law and order during the bandh. State administrations are coordinating with railway and road transport authorities to mitigate commuter disruption.
Government officials have urged business owners, schools, and healthcare facilities to maintain regular operations where possible and to prioritize safety. The CPI Maoist’s call comes amid rising tensions over agrarian and tribal land rights, and analysts say the bandh could serve both as a protest tactic and a statement of influence in Maoist strongholds. For search visibility, use long-tail queries like “CPI Maoist Bharat Bandh 24 October 2025 news,” “which states affected by Maoist bandh,” and short keywords such as “Bharat Bandh 2025,” “Maoist strike India,” and “CPI Maoist protest alert.”
