As Operation Khagar intensifies in the dense forests of Bastar, Chhattisgarh—where India’s security forces are engaged in a high-stakes campaign to crush the five-decade-long insurgency by Maoist —another ideological front opened far from the jungles, in the heart of Hyderabad. At Osmania University’s iconic Arts College, students—many of whom hail from Telangana’s own Maoist-affected districts—gathered on May 13 for a round table conference titled: “Is this Humanity? Or is it the Massacre of Maoists?”
At this session organised by the ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad), student leaders from various universities of Telangana exposed how Maoist have hijacked the lives of innocent tribal communities by running parallel governments in the forests. These so-called ‘liberators’ have turned these tribals into human shields, cannon fodder, and sacrificial pawns for their failed, blood-soaked ideology.
T. Ramakrishna, ABVP Greater Hyderabad Incharge:
T. Ramakrishna, ABVP Greater Hyderabad leader, inaugurated the session with a reminder of the ideological rot that once gripped Telangana’s academic institutions. Osmania University, Kakatiya University, and Masab Tank Polytechnic College—once fertile recruiting grounds for the Naxalite movement—had seen students pushed into the forests, not for knowledge or nation-building, but for violence and destruction. It was the ABVP, he asserted, that had courageously intervened to stop this descent into chaos and restore the campuses to constructive national discourse.
Recalling the ultimate sacrifice of Sama Jagannmohan Reddy in 1982—who stood firm against the desecration of the national flag at the heart of Kakatiya University—Ramakrishna said that ABVP had consistently worked to awaken society to the deadly consequences of Maoist extremism. The blood-soaked lands of Sukma, Gadchiroli, and other tribal regions, he pointed out, are not just war zones but living testimonials of how Maoists have exploited, tortured, and silenced the very marginalised people they claim to fight for.
He criticised those who, on the one hand, are demanding a halt to Operation Kagar and initiating peace talks, while simultaneously claiming that “the Constitution doesn’t give the right to kill to the government.” He clarified that the same Constitution also does not give that right to Naxals, who have taken countless lives and caused massive destruction.
Referring to 2004 peace talks during the then government, he accused the Maoists of increasing recruitment during that period and going on to kill many.
He questioned the Congress party, which had earlier labelled Maoists as anti-development, now speaking of peace talks. He called upon the Maoists to give up violence and return to civil society.
Dr. Masadi Baburao, ABVP National Executive Council Special Invitee:
Dr. Masadi Baburao, the chief guest at the session, said that it was unfortunate for both state Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Opposition Leader and former CM K Chandrasheksar Rao to demand a halt to Operation Khagar, which is being conducted in adherence to the Constitution with the intent that violence should have no place in democracy.
He questioned why the government should not clamp down hard on Maoists, who are hindering development. He exposed the Naxalite ideology by stating that they consider common people as class enemies just to satisfy their bloodlust and believe that “one who hasn’t seen the blood of a class enemy is not a true Naxalite.”
He recalled the incident of October 1990, in which two coaches of the Kakatiya Passenger Train used by ordinary labourers, were set ablaze by Maoists even as they claim to be against capitalists.
He pointed out that anyone who distances themselves from Maoist ideology is branded an informer. Many police officers have been killed, and democratically elected leaders murdered—this, he said, is the true face of the Maoist-Naxalite massacre.
Despite numerous such incidents, certain pseudo-intellectuals and self-made “intellectuals” are being identified as urban Naxals—posing as civil society or people’s organisation leaders, who now speak in public forums demanding peace talks and an end to Operation Khagar. He termed this an insult to the Constitution.
He added that many former Naxals have abandoned violence, joined public life, and are now working as MLAs, MPs, and ministers.
He alleged that people disguised as intellectuals are drawing government salaries and pensions while supporting Naxals and rebelling against the state.
He condemned senior officials in the Education Commission, who, instead of teaching values and knowledge, are posting content supporting Naxals on social media.
ABVP welcomes the purging of murderous Naxals and demanded that Operation Khagar continue, urging both Central and State governments to press forward.
According to security agencies, between 2004 and 2025, a staggering 8,895 civilians have been killed in the Dandakaranya region alone—most of them innocent Adivasis. The Maoists claim to run a ‘Janatana Sarkar’ or a parallel government, yet not a single functional school or hospital has ever emerged from their so-called governance. On the contrary, they have systematically kept tribal communities deprived of basic education and healthcare.
Anyone who dared to raise their voice against this exploitation was branded an ‘informer’ and brutally executed. Even schools have not been spared—teachers have been killed, and educational infrastructure destroyed. This is not ‘revolution’; it is repression.
Macharla Rambabu, ABVP Telangana State Secretary, questioned CM Revanth Reddy on what sort of peace talks could be held with Maoists, who, against the Constitution, challenge democratic governments and run parallel administrations based on the barrel of a gun, trampling upon people’s rights.
He cited the story of Mahendra Karma, who once lost 20 family members in Bastar, and initiated Salwa Judum to protect innocent tribals from Naxals. He recommended studying this in depth.
Rambabu questioned why Congress CM Revanth Reddy’s government is supporting such unconstitutional forces when Maoist-affected areas show a complete lack of development and implementation of welfare schemes.
He demanded both Revanth and former CM KCR, who opposed Operation Khagar, to apologise and speak to families affected by Naxal terror.
Jeevan, ABVP National Executive Member, criticised the Maoist movement for creating destruction—whether through guns in the forests or with pens in the cities, i.e., urban Naxals.
He condemned the killing of public representatives and police personnel by Maoists.
He accused professors of violating laws and insulting the Constitution by inspiring students to tread the forest path. He asserted that change against Maoism must begin from the universities themselves.
Multi layered NGOs network:
Katta Rajagopal, social activist, stated that the violent Maoist movement operates in three forms.
One from the forests, another in the form of human rights organisations and cultural fronts in urban areas, and third—university centres that provide them with music, art, and speech platforms.
He said these ideas can be eradicated by shutting down these centres.
He noted that over 30 organisations are operating in Telangana to spread leftist ideology in support of Maoists, and each of them has over 100 activists conducting operations.
He said the boards displayed outside these organisations are different, but what happens inside is completely different.
He concluded by stating that Operation Khagar must be continued to suppress Maoists, who are enemies of society.
The Round Table Conference witnessed the active participation of a wide spectrum of ABVP leaders and student representatives from across Telangana. Among those present were ABVP Osmania University President Dhruhan, State President Janareddy, Greater Hyderabad Organisation Minister Rajashekar, National Executive Member Shiva, State Joint Secretary Aliveli Raju, National Media Team Member Srihari, All University Co-Convener Krishna, RKM Convener Mallesh, and prominent university leaders including Thota Srinivas, Nikhil, Shankar, and Koti.
Student leaders and office bearers from Osmania, Kakatiya, and other major campuses were joined by ABVP representatives from Palamuru University in Mahbubnagar, Satavahana University in Karimnagar, and Mahatma Gandhi University in Nalgonda, reflecting a united front of youth voices confronting the ideological threat of Maoism.
