Although the Indian government initiated peace talks with CPI-Maoist in October 2004, the talks ultimately failed, and the group resumed violent action.  The CPI-Maoist's current goal is to establish a "Compact Revolutionary Zone," a zone of control that would extend from the Nepalese border to Andhra Pradesh in the south.  Eventually this zone would be converted into an independent communist state.  The Indian government is vehemently opposed to any territorial concessions to the group, and it is a virtual certainty that the CPI-Maoist will be extremely active and dangerous in the future.

Akhil Krantikari -- Other Affiliation
Communist Party of India-Maoist -- Ally
Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM) -- Splinter Group
Maoist Communist Center (MCC) -- Ally (Suspected)
People's War Group (PWG) -- Ally (Suspected)
United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) -- Ally

funds from expatriate Nepalese, extortion, "taxation", and bank robberies

In February 2005, ostensibly due to his inability to crush the rebels, King Gyanendra issued a state of emergency and dismissed parliament.  Although this move was done purportedly to defeat the CPI-M, Gyanendra's power-grab seems to have only strengthened the rebel's position.  Widespread opposition to the King's move amongst the Nepalese people has lent credence to the rebel movement and has served to improve ties between the CPI-M and other legitimate political parties.  In April 2006, facing massive protests, King Gyanendra gave up absolute power and announced that parliament would re-assemble.  <P><br />Presently, the re-birth of parliament seems to have had a positive effect on the CPI-M.  While the group is enjoying a period of strength and has shown to be generally resolute in terms of its ideology, the group has taken steps to embrace the political process in order to achieve their goal of a Communist state in Nepal.  In late-April the group announced a unilateral three month ceasefire.  Scarcely a week later, the interim Nepalese parliament reciprocated by announcing an indefinite ceasefire of its own.  <P><br /><br />In November 2006, CPI-M and the Nepalese political establishment reached a peace deal which would see the rebels disarming under UN supervision and joining the Nepalese parliament as the second largest party.  The peace agreement has been hailed as "historic" and a "landmark" for ending violence in Nepal.  <P><br /><br />Although this agreement is an extremely positive step, many in Nepal are skeptical. Until the CPI-M has shown that it has given up violence permanently, a radical departure to say the least, the group may continue to commit large-scale violence against both government forces and civilians in the near future.  <br />