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Telangana CM Assures Full Support To Surrendered Maoists For Dignified Life

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with six recently surrendered top Maoist cadres and assured them of full government support for their security and rehabilitation. He emphasized that violence is not a permanent solution and that people's aspirations are met through democratic means. The surrendered cadres thanked the government and requested enhanced relief packages on par with neighboring states. The DGP noted that coordinated police efforts and improved policies have led 591 Maoists to reintegrate into society over the past two years.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Meets Surrendered Maoists, Promises Support

  • CM assures security & rehabilitation
  • 591 Maoists reintegrated in 2 years
  • Surrendered cadres seek enhanced packages
  • Top leaders choose democratic path
  • Police & policy efforts drive change
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Telangana CM assures all support to surrendered Maoists

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy assures security & rehabilitation to surrendered Maoists, as 591 have reintegrated in two years following his call.

"violence cannot provide a permanent solution to any problem - Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, Feb 27

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday assured all necessary support to the surrendered Maoists to help them live with dignity in society.

He said that there would be no shortcomings in providing security and other rehabilitation benefits to the reintegrated Maoists.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy gave the assurance when six top cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist), who surrendered recently, called on him.

According to the DGP office, the Chief Minister held a face-to-face discussion with the former Maoist leaders. He congratulated them for choosing the democratic path after spending many years in the forests.

The Chief Minister remarked that violence cannot provide a permanent solution to any problem and that people's aspirations can be fulfilled only through democratic means.

The cadres thanked the Chief Minister and the government for enabling them to choose to come to the mainstream by leaving armed struggle.

They also urged him to enhance the relief and rehabilitation packages to the reintegrated cadres on par with the existing policies in neighbouring states.

According to DGP Shivadhar Reddy, the reintegrated Maoists were given an opportunity, at their request, to meet the Chief Minister.

The DGP stated that, responding to the Chief Minister's call, a total of 591 Maoists across the state had reintegrated during the last two years, and that they are now leading normal lives as ordinary citizens.

He explained that coordinated efforts by the police department and the improved rehabilitation policies implemented by the government had also brought about a change among top leaders, which led them to decide to reintegrate into society with renewed faith in the democratic system.

The surrendered Maoists who met the Chief Minister at the State Secretariat include Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji, who was a Central Committee Member, Polit Bureau Member and Central Military Commission (CMC) In-charge of CPI (Maoist) and Malla Raji Reddy alias Sangram.

Pothula Kalpana alias Sujatha, Pulluri Prasad Rao alias Chandranna, both former Central Committee members, Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar, who was Telangana State Committee (TSC) Secretary, and Nune Narsimha Reddy alias Ganganna, a former State Committee Member, also met the Chief Minister.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in conflict zones, I can say this approach of dialogue and reintegration is far more effective in the long run than pure military action. 591 surrenders in two years is a significant number. The focus must now be on ensuring these policies are implemented properly at the ground level.
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Vikram M
Good move, but the government must be very careful. While rehabilitation is important, we cannot forget the violence and disruption caused by these groups. The security assurances must be two-way—for the surrendered cadres AND for the common citizens. Justice for past victims is also crucial.
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Priya S
Finally, a sensible approach! Violence breeds more violence. Bringing people into the mainstream through dialogue and support is the only permanent solution. Hope other states learn from this. More power to those who chose the path of peace.
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Aman W
I have mixed feelings. On one hand, peace is good. On the other, top leaders who orchestrated violence are getting a red carpet welcome. What about the families of police personnel and civilians who suffered? The rehabilitation package should not feel like a reward for past actions.
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Kavya N
This is the way forward! Development and dialogue. If people have grievances, they should use the ballot, not the bullet. The CM is correct. Let's hope these surrendered cadres can become ambassadors for peace in their former areas. Jai Telangana!

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