The Economic Times News

From guerrilla commander to peace talks: Maoist CC leader Rupesh on Hidma, Basavaraju and laying down arms

Maoist leader Rupesh, now T Vasudeva Rao, details his surrender after internal debates and the politburo's strategy shifts. He discusses the party's declining mass support, attempts to reconnect with people, and the decision to decentralize forces. Rupesh also touches upon the death of commander Hidma and his own alleged involvement in past incidents.