Telangana CM Reddy meets surrendered top naxal cadres; promise security & rehab support

Hyderabad: Recently surrendered top cadres of the banned CPI (Maoists) met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday. The group included Tipiri Thirupathi alias Devji, former Central Committee Member (CCM), Politburo Member (PBM), and Central Military Commission in-charge; Malla Raji Reddy alias Sangram, ex-CCM; Pulluri Prasad Rao alias Shankaranna, ex-CCM; Pothula Padmavathi alias Kalpana, ex-CCM; Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar, ex-Secretary of the Telangana State Committee (TSC); and Nune Narsimha Reddy alias Ganganna, ex-SCM.

Telangana DGP B Shivathar Reddy briefed the Chief Minister on Maoist surrenders over the past two years. Responding to Revanth Reddy's call, 591 Maoists across the state have laid down arms and are now leading normal lives as ordinary citizens, the DGP said.

He credited coordinated police efforts and the government's improved rehabilitation policies for convincing top leaders to reintegrate into society with faith in democracy.

In a face-to-face discussion, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy congratulated the leaders for embracing the democratic path after years in the forests. He emphasized that violence offers no permanent solutions and that people's aspirations can only be met through democratic means.

The cadres thanked the Chief Minister and government for facilitating their return to the mainstream, abandoning armed struggle. They urged enhancements to relief and rehabilitation packages for surrendered cadres to match those in neighboring states.

Revanth Reddy assured them of comprehensive security and rehabilitation support, pledging that the state would help them live with dignity in society.