Maoist Leader Vasudeva Rao Visits Battupally After Surrender
Hyderabad, Mar 9 (Maxim News): Maoist central committee member Takkallapalli Vasudeva Rao, also known as Ashanna and Rupesh, visited Kattupalli village in Kazipet mandal of Hanamkonda district on Monday.
The visit drew attention as the former Maoist leader had surrendered only four months ago.
During the visit, Vasudeva Rao met families of former People’s War members who died while working for the party.
Several other leaders accompanied him, including former Maoist state committee members Bhaskar and Yadagiri. They interacted with the families of those who were once part of the People’s War movement.
Battupalli village earlier served as a shelter point during the People’s War period. At that time, Maoist leaders used the location to conduct several activities.
Vasudeva Rao also carried out operations in Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet areas, along with parts of the Greater Warangal region.
According to local accounts, he began his activities in the region nearly three decades ago. Over time, he took up several responsibilities at both state and central levels within the Maoist party.
Meanwhile, Vasudeva Rao is meeting families of People’s War members who died during the movement. He is also interacting with former associates who worked with him in earlier years.
Reports said he would hold a meeting on Monday evening with those who once worked alongside him.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at a function hall in Battupalli. Police from Chhattisgarh are providing security during the visit. Many people who earlier worked with him are expected to attend the gathering.
His return to the Warangal region after many years has attracted attention. Several former associates have come forward to meet him following his decision to rejoin public life.
Vasudeva Rao surrendered on October 17 last year in Jagdalpur in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. At that time, a total of 208 cadres laid down their arms and joined the mainstream.
Meanwhile, other former Maoist leaders have also returned to their hometowns recently. Former Maoist central committee politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao, also known as Sonu Dada, visited his native place Peddapalli after 44 years. He met family members and old friends during the visit.
Similarly, recently surrendered Maoist leaders Devji alias Tippiri Tirupati, Pothula Kalpana alias Sujathakka, Malla Rajireddy, Chandranna and Noone Narasimha Reddy also met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and held discussions.
Therefore, the recent public appearances of surrendered Maoist leaders have sparked interest across the region. Many observers are now watching closely to see their future role in public life. (Maxim News)
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