“The CPI is opposed to Salwa Judum as we feel that the Government is pitting the tribals against extremists. And we are opposed to displacement of farmers without an adequate rehabilitation package,” said Kunjam.
At the time of formation of Chhattisgarh, the Congress held sway in most of the seats in the tribal region. This, however, changed in the 2003 Assembly polls when the BJP wrested all but three seats — Konta, Dantewada and Bijapur — from the Congress. There are 12 Assembly segments in the Bastar region.
Senior leaders of both the BJP and the Congress are a worried lot as they feel that the CPI would be able to make some inroads into the area.
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