The much talked about JNA program, which was marred in controversy immediately after it was proposed and which was put on hold quickly has raised its ugly head again-modified or rather camouflaged to appear more inclusive but actually re-entering the scene through the back door. It has only one new thing in it – which is the acknowledgement of the existence of some communities in the southern regions, and a small carrot has been thrown in their direction. What was the issue at stake when there was all that hula balu?