Gadchiroli, Oct. 15 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today termed the surrender of senior Naxalite leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupati, as a vital step towards ending the violent Naxalite movement in the state.
Addressing a public gathering in Gadchiroli, CM Fadnavis said, "The surrender of Bhupati, along with 60 other cadres, marks a major milestone in our fight against the Naxalite insurgency in Maharashtra."Fadnavis emphasized that while rural Naxalism is in decline, urban Naxalism remains a serious concern.
"The current battle is not just in forests but in minds and ideologies, it is now urban Naxalism versus the Constitution," he said.
The Chief Minister expressed pride in Gadchiroli's leading role in combat...