Former Maoists are rebuilding lives through factory work, farming, and state-supported housing, under police guidance and government rehabilitation schemes in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli.
In interview to ThePrint, the surrendered leader said the movement had departed from its foundational principle that the political party would guide the actions of its military wing.
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Great article. I am glad companies and govt are willing to give them a chance. I mean they are getting trained for 3 months ? That’s amazing.