CPI(ML) New Democracy criticises Union government for not handing over the bodies of Maoist leaders to their families

CPI (ML) New Democracy’s State official spokesperson and Indian Federation of Trade Unions State president P. Prasad on Saturday accused the Union government of violating Constitution norms and basic human rights by refusing to hand over the bodies of Maoist leaders who were killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh and other places. The party organised a condolence meeting in Srikakulam and recalled the services of Maoist top leaders Nambala Keshava Rao, Sudhakar and others who were killed recently in Operation Kagar launched by the Union government.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that completion of last rites was the wish of every family but it was denied by the Union government.

He said that the Maoist leaders dedicated their lives for the people’s rights while ignoring their own families for many decades. Mr. Prasad said that the government cannot kill the ideology of Maoism with its special operations like Kagar and others. CPI (ML) New Democracy Srikakulam district secretary Tandra Prakash and the party assistant secretary Vankala Madhavarao alleged that the government not handed over Keshavarao’s body to his family members in spite of the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order. Several leaders, including Tirupati Rao (CPI), K.Mohana Rao (CPIM) and Tandra Aruna (CPI-ML), offered tributes to the portrait of Keshavarao.

Published - June 07, 2025 06:31 pm IST