The Hindu: Telangana: Saturday, 25 April 2015.
The Maoist party cadre who
gave up arms and joined the mainstream have appealed to their former comrades
to follow them and come out of the party.
The surrendered naxals ‘Tech’
Madhu, Shanigarapu Uma and others said they are happy with the rehabilitation
package offered by the government and wanted the other underground cadre to
make use of the same to build a good life.
A meeting of the surrendered
naxals was held at the district police office here on Friday.
Collector Vakati Karuna,
Superintendent of Police A.K. Jha, OSD Sanpreeth Singh and other officials
attended the event and interacted with the surrendered naxals. They also
interacted with the parents of underground cadre.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms.
Karuna said it is good to have an ideal to do good to the society. However,
means are also important. In a democratic set up, one could succeed in doing
well to the society in acceptable method. We find youngsters doing their bit
helping the underprivileged. We find the RTI activists doing wonders awakening
people. There are several instances and methods to serve society than taking up
arms, she opined.
Mr. Jha asked the underground
cadre to introspect and give up arms. It was always better to serve parents
first and build a life before embarking upon helping others. The Telangana
government has announced special packages to the surrendered Maoists. This is
an opportunity to come out and settle down in society, he appealed.
The SP said the underground
cadre could approach any police or revenue officials without any fear. We are
here to help you, he said.
Parents of Maoist KKW
secretary Yapa Narayana alias Haribhushan, Chhattisgarh platoon commander
Sunil’s mother Susheelamma, Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar’s mother Padigamma
and others urged their children to give up arms.