The Maoists want a military conflict as it brings more adivasis into their fold. The Indian state's best bet is in ensuring that it wins over the aam adivasis to its side.
The PM and the home minister never tire of repeating their two-pronged mantra in tackling Maoism. But when it comes to the tribals, even the open and blatant flouting of the law of the land is sought to be brushed aside
BY Ajay Dandekar 7 July 2010
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