Global InformationChetna Natya Manch information
| Abbreviation | CNM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1997 |
| Founder | Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) People's War |
| Type | Voluntary association, Cultural organisation |
| Legal status | Banned in Chhattisgarh by the Andhra Pradesh government |
| Purpose | To inspire people to embrace Marxism–Leninism–Maoism |
| Location |
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Region served | India |
Parent organization | Communist Party of India (Maoist) |
Volunteers | 10,000 |
Chetna Natya Manch (CNM; English: Awakening and Dramatic Arts Front)[1] is the "Cultural Troupe" of the Communist Party of India (Maoist).[2][3][4] Chetna Natya Manch is headed by Leng (who is from Andhra Pradesh),[5] and has more than 10,000 members.[6]
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