Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupati: From dreaded Maoist to Gondwana University coordinator in Gadchiroli
Former Maoist commander Mallojula Venugopal Rao, known as Bhupati, surrendered and has taken up a role as coordinator for Gondwana University in Gadchiroli. He now works on tribal rights and Gram Sabha initiatives. Rao remarks that conflicts will continue unless there are radical reforms and effective rehabilitation for affected communities. His transition reflects a broader trend of former insurgents seeking peaceful engagement.