India  

Once enemy of democracy, ex-Maoist commander to vote in Gadchiroli Nov 20

IndiaTimes Saturday, 9 November 2024
Vilas Kolha, a former Maoist commander, is casting his vote in the Maharashtra assembly elections, marking a significant victory for democracy. Kolha, who once led attacks to disrupt polls, surrendered three years ago and now advocates for democratic processes. His transformation highlights the changing landscape in Gadchiroli, where surrendered Maoists are embracing new lives and supporting development initiatives.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Maoism Maoism Variant of Marxism–Leninism

CRPF DG: Operation Blackforest marks ‘beginning of end of Naxalism’

Security forces aim to eliminate Naxalism before March 2026. Operation Blackforest saw success with coordinated efforts. Forces eliminated 31 Maoists. Anti-Naxal..
IndiaTimes

Chhattisgarh CM celebrates success with jawans, locals

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited Galgam village, celebrating the success of Operation Karegutta Hills, which eliminated 31 Maoists and seized a..
IndiaTimes

Maharashtra Maharashtra State in Western India

Investors duped of over Rs 48 lakh via fake trading app, know modus operandi

A 29-year-old man was tracked down and held in Maharashtra for allegedly defrauding multiple investors of over Rs 48 lakh in Outer North Delhi, police said..
DNA

India reports 164 fresh COVID-19 cases in a week, Health Ministry reviews situation, here's what we know so far

India has reported 164 fresh cases of Covid 19, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi and Rajasthan. Maharashtra has 56 active cases. Two Covid-19 related deaths..
DNA

Maharashtra chief secretary, DGP apologise for protocol lapse at CJI event

The Chief Justice of India's inaugural visit to Mumbai encountered unexpected protocol issues. The CJI noted the absence of key state officials upon his arrival...
IndiaTimes

Factory owner, 87, toddler grandson among 8 killed in Maha factory blaze

A devastating fire at a textile factory in Maharashtra's Solapur district claimed eight lives, including a toddler and the factory's owner. The blaze, suspected..
IndiaTimes

You Might Like