Naxalite Hidma – Raje Love Story: Emotions like love are often suppressed in Naxalite organizations, where order, fear, discipline, and the sound of weapons dominate. Strategies replace heartbeats, and personal feelings have no space. Yet, even in this silence and danger, some stories emerge that seem impossible but turn out to be true. One such story was that of the infamous commander Hidma and the female commander Raje, a love story that ended in gunfire.

During 2008–09, Hidma rose quickly as a sharp and strategic commander in the Naxalite ranks. Raje, meanwhile, was one of the very few women who had reached the position of commander. They met often, during meetings, movements, and preparations for major operations.

A Silent Love Bond:
Both served in the same battalion. Raje was seen as a “mother” in the group, caring for the injured, feeding comrades, and helping plan strategies. Hidma handled weapons and major operations. With time, they began to look forward to each other’s presence. Whether it was village meetings or night marches, their eyes searched for each other. Their comrades noticed this bond but never questioned it. Despite the strict rules, both remained disciplined in their duties.

Strict Rules: No Relationships Allowed
The Naxalite organization allows no personal relationships. “No relationships, no girlfriends” is a strict rule, and breaking discipline is considered the biggest crime. But hearts do not follow rules. During major operations in Bijapur, Sukma, and Jagdalpur, Raje was always by Hidma’s side. They protected each other like shields.

A Secret Marriage in the Jungle:
One night, after a long and stressful operation, Hidma and Raje quietly married in the middle of the forest, no witnesses, no rituals, just a small flame and a promise for a lifetime. Hidma reportedly told his trusted comrades, “She is not just a comrade now, she is my life partner.”

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This marriage was never recorded in organizational documents, but among their team, they were known as the “bride and groom of the forest.” According to group rules, they had already undergone sterilization, which is required for such informal marriages within the Naxalite organization.

Love Born in the Jungle – Buried in the Jungle
Recently, both were deployed together in the forests on the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border. During the security forces’ large-scale operation “Sambhav,” heavy firing broke out as Naxalites were surrounded. Hidma and Raje fell fighting side by side. Their colleagues said, “The hand they held on their wedding night was the same hand they held until their last breath.” Even after their deaths, their bodies were found lying close to each other.

Love has no place in the world of Naxalism. Most love stories end early, some because of strict rules, others in encounters. But the story of Hidma and Raje became one of those rare tales that rose above guns, blood, and restrictions. A love story that began on forest trails, and was buried forever in the same forest soil.

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