Hyderabad, February 27 The leaders of the CPI (Maoist), who recently surrendered to the Telangana police, on Friday appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to enhance the relief and rehabilitation packages for surrendered cadres, bringing them in line with those offered in neighboring states.
Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji, Malla Raji Reddy, Pulluri Prasad Rao, Pothula Padmavati, all former members of the CPI (Maoist) Central Committee, Bade Chokka Rao (former secretary of the Telangana State Committee), and Nune Narasimha Reddy, a former member of the SCM (State Committee Member), met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy here.
CM Revanth Reddy congratulated the Maoist leaders for choosing the democratic path after spending years in the forests, according to an official release.
He stated that violence cannot provide a permanent solution to any problem and that people's aspirations can only be fulfilled through democratic means.
The Maoists thanked the Chief Minister and the government for enabling them to join the mainstream.
"They also submitted a representation to the CM, requesting an enhancement of the relief and rehabilitation packages for cadres who have joined the mainstream, in line with the existing policies in neighboring states," the release said.
Revanth Reddy assured them that there would be no shortcomings in providing security and other rehabilitation measures to the surrendered Maoists.
He further assured that his government would extend all necessary support to help them live with dignity in society.
Speaking on the occasion, DGP B Shivadhar Reddy stated that, in response to the Chief Minister's call, a total of 591 Maoists across the state had joined the mainstream during the last two years, and they are now leading a normal life as ordinary citizens.
He explained that the efforts by the police and the improved rehabilitation policies implemented by the government had brought about a change among the top leaders, which led them to decide to reintegrate into society "with renewed faith in the democratic system", the release said.
