India

Former Maoist leader Pulluri Prasad Rao gets warm welcome in his native village in Peddapalli district

January 25, 2026

Published - January 25, 2026 08:18 pm IST - PEDDAPALLI Former central committee member of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) Pulluri Prasad Rao alias Chandranna was given a warm welcome by the villagers of his native Vadkapur in Julapalli mandal of Peddapalli district on Sunday. It was an emotional reunion for the 65-year-old former top Maoist leader with his villagers when he stepped into his native village after spending nearly 45 years in the underground movement. It may be mentioned that Prasad Rao surrendered before the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B.

Former Maoist leader Pulluri Prasad Rao gets warm welcome in his native village in Peddapalli district

Credit: Thehindu

Key Highlights

Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad on October 28 last year.
His relatives, schoolmates and others garlanded him on his arrival in the village on Sunday afternoon, sources said.
He recalled his childhood days during his brief interaction with some elderly persons of the village and relatives.
Published - January 25, 2026 08:18 pm IST Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences.
They cannot be abusive or personal.

Telangana

Sources

Former Maoist leader Pulluri Prasad Rao gets warm welcome in his native village in Peddapalli district

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

Former Maoist leader Pulluri Prasad Rao gets warm welcome in his native village in Peddapalli district

Key Highlights

Sources

Related Stories

Kharge calls for free and fair elections, warns against threats to democratic institutions

PM Modi calls for ‘Quality First’ as India Marks Voter’s Day, 10 years of Start-up India

Constitution has been a guiding beacon of justice, equality, and dignity: Delhi CM