Kothapalli Geetha: Standing for Tribal welfare and Betterment:- India has the largest tribal population (about 8.6% of the total Indian population) in the world. But they are also the most marginalized section of society. Democracy and self-rule remain elusive in tribal India. The main reason: India has no policy for its tribal people.
Of the record many tribal leaders will tell you that it is impossible to represent tribal interests within the fold of political parties. India s electoral system is all about getting funds for the parties. The money for the elections come from the corporations, the interests of whom run contrary to tribals, While many tribal leaders once they find a place in the political system, their cultural bond with their community is soon overtaken by an increasing mis-recognition of what tribals want, we have a highly educated, dedicated, successful tribal women who has proven to be different by standing with her own irrespective of her political status.