Answer: Odisha
Notes: Members of the Dongria Kondh tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, threaten election boycott unless 'false' anti-mining protest cases are withdrawn. The tribe, self-identified as Jharnia, resides in Odisha's Niyamgiri hills. They halted Vedanta Resources' mining plans, invoking the Forest Rights Act through Gram Sabhas, protecting their environment and cultural heritage. Vedanta's failure to secure approval led to the tribe's victory in a 'David and Goliath' battle, highlighting indigenous empowerment against corporate interests.
