Muppala Lakshmana Rao (Ganapathy)

Muppala Lakshmana Rao, also known as Ganapathy, was the former general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and a key figure in the Indian Maoist insurgency. He led the party through various phases of its evolution and was known for his strategic leadership and ideological stance. Ganapathy stepped down from his position in 2018 due to health concerns, and his leadership was characterized by a cautious approach to negotiations and peace talks with the Indian government.