A contemporary writer and poet, Rao is the head of the Revolutionary Writers’ Association (Virasam). He was taken into “preventive custody” for a few hours in 2014. His home was searched in 2021 and 2022 for being an “alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist sympathizer.” He was also suspected of harboring Maoists. He continues to be a vocal critic of the Indian government. No other instances of harassment have been reported.
G. Kalyan Rao
Is case active: Yes
Country:India
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Recorded Harassment