CPI (Marxist-Leninist) faced criticism for condemning killing of maoist leader Basava Raju aka Keshav Rao, who had ₹1-crore bounty on his head. Calling for judicial probe, CPI(ML) said, "It's clear the state is spearheading Operation Kagar as an extra-judicial extermination campaign." "Extra-judicial like Keshav killing CRPF officers?" an X user said. "Rao was part of your party?" said another.