After Naxalism: What Do Tribals Fear Now? Part 2

By Gunjan Handa

May 9, 2026

As Amit Shah sets a March 2026 deadline to eliminate Naxalism, Newsreel Asia producer Gunjan Handa sits down with journalist Shubhranshu Choudhary, who has spent decades working in naxal-affected region.

The conversation explores the road ahead — from integrating tribal communities into mainstream society to improving their economic conditions. While many tribal communities fear mining, displacement, and increasing control of forests by governments and corporations, Shubhranshu suggests solutions that can help tribal communities grow while also enabling development — creating a potential win-win for both the state and the people.