The Maoist Centre is a political party in Nepal that follows the ideology of Maoism, which is based on the teachings of Mao Zedong. Founded in 1994, the party aims to establish a socialist state through revolutionary means and has been involved in both armed conflict and democratic politics. The party gained prominence during the Nepalese Civil War (1996-2006), which sought to address issues like poverty and inequality. After the war, the Maoist Centre transitioned into a mainstream political party and has participated in various governments, advocating for social justice and economic reforms in Nepal.