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‘From armed struggle to people’s politics’: Ex-Maoist leader Deoji outlines new path, seeks release of jailed cadres

Former CPI(Maoist) leader Deoji is pivoting towards engaging in democratic politics, discarding his previous reliance on armed struggle. Now pursuing a law degree in Hyderabad, he is vocal…

'From armed struggle to people's politics': Ex-Maoist leader Deoji outlines new path, seeks release of jailed cadres
'From armed struggle to people's politics': Ex-Maoist leader Deoji outlines new path, seeks release of jailed cadres — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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Former CPI(Maoist) leader Deoji is pivoting towards engaging in democratic politics, discarding his previous reliance on armed struggle. Now pursuing a law degree in Hyderabad, he is vocal about the need to remove the ban on CPI(Maoist) and seeks broad amnesty for Maoists in custody. He asserts that counter-Naxal initiatives have harmed their cause and expresses a vision for a society characterized by equity and freedom from exploitation.

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