At 61, former Maoist leader Tippiri Thirupati,known as Devuji,returns to academia with a splash. He excelled in Telangana Law Common Entrance Test (TG LAWCET)-2026. Results out Thursday showed he snagged 349th rank for L.L.B. Five Year Degree Course.
A native of Korutla in Jagtial district,Thirupati's shift to mainstream is striking. After nearly 40 years underground in outlawed Maoist ranks,he now eyes education and legal studies. Rose fast in organization. From student leader in Radical Students Union (RSU) to Central Committee member,top decision-making body.
Recently,he took Intermediate second year Telugu exam. Another step in his education path. Family says Thirupati wants to study law,practice it,to drive social change through constitutional means. His story shows deep commitment to change. Can perseverance rewrite a life spent in rebellion…?






