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The Economic Times
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Devji: This former top Maoist, who had a ₹1 crore bounty on his head, is now appearing for exams after 40 years and wants to become a lawyer

Nearly four decades after leaving his studies incomplete, former Maoist leader Devji, also known as Thippiri Tirupathi, appeared for the Telugu paper in the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations (IPASE) 2026 held in the state.

The 63-year-old had sought special permission from the board to appear for the supplementary examination and complete his Intermediate education.

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