Chhattisgarh claims it is winning against Naxals. But the victory comes at the cost of tribal lives and rights

02/02/2025 23 min
Chhattisgarh claims it is winning against Naxals. But the victory comes at the cost of tribal lives and rights

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Episode Synopsis

Ashutosh Sharma delves into the ongoing Naxal conflict in Chhattisgarh, examining the intersection of security operations, tribal rights, and resource extraction. The piece explores how the government's counterinsurgency measures, spearheaded by Home Minister Amit Shah, intersect with corporate interests, particularly in coal mining. Sharma highlights the perspectives of tribal communities caught between Maoist insurgents and state forces, questioning the long-term impact of militarization in the region.