Madvi Hidma stood out as the only tribal member from Bastar to rise from a child recruit to one of the highest positions in the CPI (Maoist). Earlier this year, he was elevated to the Central Committee, the second-most powerful body in the Maoist organisation after the Politburo, marking a significant milestone in his decades-long militant career.

Early Recruitment and Swift Ascent

Hidma’s journey began in 1991 when senior Maoist leaders Ramanna and Badranna recruited him into the Bal Sangham, the Maoists’ child cadre wing. Born in the remote village of Puvarti on the Sukma-Bijapur border, he quickly made his mark.

By 2002, he had been posted to Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat region. Two years later, he was appointed secretary of the Konta Area Committee. His rise continued as he became the

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