Let down by government: Surrendered Reds rue ‘raw deal’

Surrendered Naxal cadres in Telangana, including ex-CPI (M) member Saralamma, express frustration over unfulfilled government promises, particularly the denial of agricultural land. Despite receiving initial reward money, many, like Venkatesham, struggle to secure promised support and are forced into menial jobs. Officials attribute challenges to land scarcity and the dissolution of the assignment committee.