Maoists
Maoists are adherents of Maoism, a strand of Marxism-Leninism developed from the ideas of Mao Zedong. Maoism emphasizes the role of the peasantry in revolutionary struggle, the need for a protracted people’s war in semi-feudal societies, and the belief that revolution should be led by a vanguard party guided by the mass line. It also stresses continuous upheaval and a transitional period known as New Democracy before achieving socialism.
Historically, Maoism arose from Mao Zedong’s interpretation of Marxism-Leninism during the Chinese revolutionary movement, contributing to
Global influence has been most visible in movements such as the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), which
Contemporary assessments of Maoism differ by country. Some groups are designated as terrorist organizations or illegal
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