In certain groups like CPI (Maoist), many members must have a surgery called ‘nasbandi’ if they want to get married. This procedure is basically a vasectomy, which stops a man from being able to have children permanently. Senior leaders of the group believe that having kids can distract fighters from their mission and might cause them to leave the movement.
One former Maoist fighter from Telangana shared that he had to undergo this surgery before marrying. After leaving the armed group, he had another surgery to reverse the first one, allowing him to become a father to a baby boy. He isn’t alone; many others in similar situations have also chosen to reverse this procedure to build their families after leaving the movement.
During a meeting with some former Maoists, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah learned about how widespread the practice of ‘nasbandi’ is among the fighters. Many told him that they had to undergo this procedure to be allowed to marry. One woman, Sukanti Mari, mentioned that her husband also underwent ‘nasbandi’ before their wedding, but sadly, he was later killed in an encounter with the police.
In the meeting, Shah praised the young people who had realized that violence is not the answer and had chosen to give up their arms. He encouraged others still involved in such movements to surrender and join society, promising them rehabilitation support from the government. He mentioned that there are job opportunities and financial aid available for those who choose to leave the path of violence.
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