Former Maoist Leader Bhupathi Urges Comrades to Abandon Violence and Join Mainstream Society

Nov 02, 2025 12:50 am CST

Top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao (Bhupathi), who recently surrendered to Gadchiroli police, has issued a compelling appeal to active Maoist fighters to lay down their weapons and reintegrate into mainstream society. His surrender, along with that of fellow leader Rupesh and hundreds of cadres, marks a significant shift in the decades-long armed movement in central India.