The song 'O Re Bandook Wale' has stirred significant controversy in India due to its alleged glorification of Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, who was killed by police in November 2022. On April 15, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against students in Pune, Maharashtra, for dancing to the song during a cultural event at a government hostel. This incident followed a similar occurrence on February 10 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, where a large group danced to the same song during the Bhumkal Divas celebration, marking a historic tribal uprising. Local sentiments about Hidma are mixed; some view him as a misunderstood figure, while others condemn his actions as a Maoist leader. Anti-Naxal activist Dr. Saiyad Farook Ali has called for legal action against public displays supporting Hidma, which has drawn backlash on social media. The Pune police are currently investigating the song's origins and have stated that the FIR does not involve arrests at this time. Activists from the Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikas Parishad protested against the FIR, arguing that it unfairly targets tribal students for engaging with a song that is widely available online. The controversy raises important questions about tribal identity, cultural expression, and the narratives surrounding Maoist leaders in India.