3 Things Top Maoist leader killed, Amrit Bharat Express, and a container ship capsizes
May 26, 2025
Deeptiman Tiwary, a journalist from The Indian Express, shares insights on the recent killing of Maoist leader Nambala Keshava Rao, discussing its implications for security operations. Meanwhile, Dheeraj Mishra explores the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and the launch of the Amrit Bharat Express, aimed at enhancing train travel for lower-income passengers with improved facilities. The conversation wraps up with a look at the environmental fallout from the capsizing of the MSC Elsa 3 near Kerala, emphasizing the urgent response efforts to tackle hazardous spills.
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Historic Maoist Leadership Loss
- The killing of Maoist leader Basavaraju in Chhattisgarh marks a historic blow to the movement after decades.
- His rise from student leader to top military chief symbolized the movement's ideological and operational shifts.
Basavaraju's Early Life Story
- Basavaraju was an engineer and student leader before joining the Maoists in the 1980s.
- He originated from a humble background, influenced by leftist ideology during college years.
Leadership Styles Compared
- Basavaraju focused on violent military operations, tolerating some civilian collateral damage.
- This contrasted with Ganapati, his predecessor who emphasized ideological expansion over military action.