Hello Bastar: The Untold Story of India's Maoist Movement

Focusing on the Maoist movement in Central India, the book reveals how a small group of revolutionaries established a formidable force in Bastar starting in 1980, now recognized as a major internal security challenge for India. It explores the socio-political conditions that allowed the movement to thrive across ten states, detailing the experiences of both Maoist guerrillas and the Adivasi tribes in the affected regions. Through extensive interviews with key Maoist leaders and in-depth field research, the narrative combines personal stories with critical analysis of the conflict.