Bandi Sanjay’s Stern Warning. “Cut Naxal Links or Be Exposed”
Bandi Sanjay cautions leaders allegedly linked to armed networks, says no leniency will be shown in matters of national security.
In his post on social media platform X, Sanjay declared that those who speak of democracy by day but aid Maoist forces by night cannot hide any longer. “This is a final warning to leaders backing Maoists — cut all ties with armed groups or your secrets will be exposed,” he cautioned.
Underlining that the Narendra Modi government, guided by Union home minister Amit Shah, was determined to completely root out the Maoist menace, Sanjay Kumar said the crackdown is not confined to Maoist activities alone but also targets corruption, criminal networks, and terror links threatening internal security. “There will be no mercy, and no compromise,” he added, reaffirming the Centre’s zero-tolerance policy toward national security risks.
A confidant of Sanjay said that the statement carried an unmistakable political undertone at a time when some political leaders in Telangana were treading a fine line on the Maoist issue. His warning aimed at leaders who have publicly sympathised with or defended the idea of engaging with Maoists, a position seen by the Centre as potentially undermining ongoing anti-insurgency efforts, he said.
Sanjay’s remarks come days after a few state leaders — including senior Congress voices known for advocating dialogue with Maoists and opposing Operation Kagar — spoke out against what they termed excessive force in the government’s counter-insurgency strategy. Though Kumar did not name anyone, his message is widely read as a firm rebuttal to such appeals.
Surrendered Maoist top leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao has reportedly claimed that deep fractures exist within the central committee and that a covert nexus has emerged between a splinter faction of guerrillas and certain Telangana politicians.
The minister in his social media post also shared news clips of such reports linking Maoists with Telangana politicians. According to Kumar’s confidant, the security establishment of the home ministry is already aware of a Maoist faction's links with the politicians in Telangana region.
