Nagpur : Communist Party of India (Maoist) politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu surrendered before authorities in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Tuesday along with around 60 cadres, officials said.

This development marks a significant setback for the CPI (Maoist) and comes after sustained counter-insurgency operations led by the police under the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and coordinated with state governments across the country.

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“This is a big blow to the CPI (Maoist) movement. Venugopal Rao’s decision to abandon armed struggle reflects the growing re

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