In the Anamalai hills of Tamil Nadu, Adivasi communities, particularly the Mudhuvar tribe, face significant hardships as they prepare for upcoming Assembly elections. Families in the Paramankadavu settlement must trek seven kilometers through the forest to reach the nearest motorable road at Nallamudi. This lack of infrastructure is common across 30 tribal settlements in the region, which also suffer from inadequate access to electricity and healthcare. Tribal leaders, including M. Kannan and G. Chinnappan, have voiced concerns over the neglect from politicians, who rarely visit these communities even during election seasons. They are advocating for better recognition and support from the government, including a request to classify their communities under the Scheduled Tribe category. Activists like S. Thanraj are calling for a special package to address malnutrition and poverty among hill-dwelling tribals. Despite these challenges, a recent meeting between Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and tribal leader Rajalakshmi Jayapal has sparked hope for improved conditions and responsiveness to their grievances.