A song glorifying top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma gained popularity in Bastar and Sukma, sparking controversy in early 2026 after students in Pune danced to it. The song, which praises the late commander of PLGA Battalion 1, has been flagged by police as "objectionable".
In 2025-2026, the cultural landscape in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district —long a epicenter of Naxalite activity—has seen a shift, with new reports highlighting both revolutionary songs and songs of surrendering cadres, as the government works towards a "Naxal-free" goal by March 31, 2026. Cultural Shift: Songs and Controversy (2026)
Site of major arms recoveries and anti-Naxal operations.