Former CPI (Maoist) state committee member Kursenga Mothibai, alias Radhakka, was laid to rest in Adilabad following her death from a heart attack.

  • Former Maoist leader Radhakka passed away at age 55 due to a heart attack.
  • Final rites were conducted at Linguguda village in Adilabad district.
  • She held a significant position in the CPI (Maoist) State Committee.

People from various walks of life gathered in the Adilabad district to pay their final respects to former Maoist leader Kursenga Mothibai, widely known as Radhakka. Her last rites were performed at Linguguda village on Tuesday, following her death from a sudden heart attack at an Adilabad hospital on Monday evening.

A native of Pippaldhari village, Radhakka's journey into the radical movement began in the mid-1980s when she joined the then-proscribed CPI (ML) People’s War Group (PWG). She spent years operating underground in the forest areas of Sirpur before being relocated to the Dandakaranya forest region in the late 1990s, a move that significantly altered her operational sphere.

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Historical Background and Political Rise

Radhakka rose through the ranks to become a prominent figure in the Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangathan in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Her leadership qualities and commitment to the cause eventually led her to become a member of the CPI (Maoist) State Committee, marking her as one of the most influential female leaders in the movement.

Her legal battles were also notable; in 2017, she was arrested near Palvancha while traveling for medical assistance. After spending several years in incarceration, she was eventually released following her acquittal in pending legal cases. In recent weeks, her health had been deteriorating, leading to her untimely demise.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the passing of leaders like Radhakka signifies a generational shift within the Maoist movement in the central Indian forest belts. Her life reflects the complex intersection of tribal identity, regional insurgency, and the state's security response over four decades.

The death of Radhakka marks the end of an era for the female leadership within the radical movements of the Dandakaranya region.

The funeral was attended by a diverse group of individuals, including leaders from Adivasi mass organizations and former Maoist comrades such as former Central Committee member Pulluri Prasad Rao, alias Chandranna. Even political figures like Kumram Bheem Asifabad district Congress committee president Athram Suguna were present to pay their respects.

Did You Know?: The Dandakaranya forest region spans across several states and has been the primary stronghold for various insurgent groups for decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What was Radhakka's role in the Maoist movement?
Answer: She was a State Committee member of the CPI (Maoist) and a key leader of the Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangathan.

Question 2: When and where did she pass away?
Answer: She passed away on Monday evening in a hospital in Adilabad due to a heart attack.