CPI(Maoist) Odisha wing swears by Naxal movement, denies Devji’s appointment as general secretary

CPI(Maoist) Odisha state committee member Ganesh Uike criticized colleague Chandranna’s surrender and denied claims of a new general secretary. Uike asserted the Naxal movement will continue despite setbacks, while police view the statement as a sign of internal crisis and disarray within the banned outfit.