Mallojula Venugopal Rao
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, known by his nom de guerre 'Abhay', is a prominent leader within the Communist Party of India (Maoist). He serves as a senior member of the party's politburo and central committee. Recently, he was in the news for issuing a purported press statement proposing a temporary ceasefire and the laying down of arms, as part of a peace initiative amidst increasing pressure from government counter-insurgency operations. This statement reflected a significant shift in the party's strategy, as Rao seeks to engage in dialogue and consultation with party leaders and cadre across India.
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Mallojula Venugopal Rao, also known as Bhupati, has been a leader of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) for years.
Immer mehr Maoisten legen ihre Waffen nieder
Switzerland· 2025-10-22
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, aka Bhupathi, turned himself in along with 61 other guerrillas.
Abujhmarh, N Bastar Naxal-free, says Shah as 170 Reds to surrender today | Raipur News
India· 2025-10-16
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, the senior most guerrilla, surrendered at Gadchiroli police headquarters, signaling the end of the state’s five-decade-long Maoist insurgency.
Maharashtra maoist chief surrenders: Mallojula Venugopal Rao, 62 cadres lay down arms ending 50-year insurgency; last Naxal stronghold falls | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-10-14
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Abhay, is a top leader of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) who signed a statement offering to lay down arms.
Maoists, battered and cornered, offer peace. Should Modi-Shah trust them?India· 2025-09-18Mallojula Venugopal Rao, known as 'Abhay', is the top leader of CPI(Maoist) who has offered to lay down arms and enter into a temporary ceasefire.
Government checking veracity of ‘surrender offer’ by Maoists | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-17