Let’s Call Him Vasu: With the Maoists in Chhattisgarh

• The book explores the ultimate root causes behind India's internal security struggles. The author returns to his home state to find out why his quiet childhood classmates chose a path of armed rebellion. It acts as a rare bridge between mainstream society and a deeply hidden conflict zone

Shubhranshu Choudhary is a highly respected Indian journalist and peace activist. He has worked with major global media networks like the BBC and The Guardian. He dedicated over seven years to tracking and interviewing underground rebels in the conflict zones of India to promote dialogue and understanding

The narrative maps seven years of deep investigative reporting within the forests of Chhattisgarh. At the heart of the book is Vasu, a high-ranking but mysterious Maoist commander. Through personal anecdotes, interviews, and historical context, the author shatters simple media stereotypes. He reveals how widespread administrative neglect, corporate exploitation, and tribal anger collectively fuel the conflict. Ultimately, the book presents a compassionate but objective view of a nation fighting with its own citizens