In Wayanad, Kerala, human-wildlife conflict has emerged as a flashpoint issue in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Wild elephants, tigers, and other animals have claimed at least eight lives and acres of crops in the past 10 years. Farmers and tribals, who depend on farming and forest-related activities for survival, are particularly affected. Despite protests and demands for government action, measures such as rail fencing and trenches have been ineffective against wildlife. Farmers and tribals feel that their concerns are not being addressed by politicians, who make promises during elections but fail to deliver. They are seeking adequate compensation, food and water for animals within the forest, and effective measures to prevent animals from straying into agricultural land.