Active Resistance in Reclaiming the Lost Land: An Appraisal of Women in C. K. Janu’s Mother Forest: The Unfinished Story of C. K. Janu

Name of Author : Chitra Devi C S

Abstract: When Gujarat was burning … the tribal belt on the eastern border of Gujarat was quiet. The only exception was the two districts of Panchmahals for which Godhra is the main town. Elsewhere in the tribal areas, tribals, Hindus and Muslims continued to coexist peacefully. The only disturbing sight was the long lines of tribal labourers walking the distance from the curfew-bound cities to their villages, in some cases a walk of 100 kilometres. They walked silently, carrying the burden of all their belongings on their heads, a lot of misery in their hearts and terrified like trapped animals. (Devy, Ganesh, “Tribal Voice and Violence”)

Keywords : Active Resistance, Voice and Violence, ndigenous tribes

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