RPC Cancellation issue: Chakma and Hajong students protest in Mizoram

The Protest rally was organised by AICSU, MCSU, YCA, CMS and CNCI

A’chal’s Chakma-Hajongs submits Memo to Amit Shah on RPC cancellation

The Chakma and Hajong communities of Arunachal Pradesh today staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against the recent cancellation of Residential Proof Certificates for recruitment in Defence services. The protesters also called on Home Minister Amit Shah and submitted a memorandum demanding for the withdrawal of a recent circular issued by the […]

Chakma-Hajong issue: A’chal Unions urges AAPSU to call off bandh

The Chakma Hajong Rights Alliance along with the Arunachal Pradesh Chakma Students Union and the Arunachal Pradesh Chakma Hajong Students’ Association other Chakma bodies in the state have urged the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) to call off the proposed bandh on August 3 demanding cancellation of residence certificates issued to the Chakmas and […]

Chakma-Hajong issue: ‘Wild and unwarranted’, CRDO labels AAPSU allegations

In a press statement, the CRDO labeled the allegations by AAPSU on the Chakma-Hajong community as ‘wild and unwarranted’.

Kiren Rijiju speaks on Chakma-Hajong Issue

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has stated that the coming of the Citizenship Amendment Act does not imply that the Chakma-Hajong community will be considered as Tribals of Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking to reporters on January 6th, Rijiju stated that the CAA has given protection to the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh and that Home Minister […]

Arunachal Chakma Hajong census: Chakma women opposes move

The proposed ‘Chakma-Hajong’ census in Arunachal Pradesh is  being vehemently opposed by members of both the communities.  Reacting on the matter, the president of the Chakma Mahila Samiti, Sumitra Chakma said that they will oppose the conducting of such survey tooth and nail and would not move from their homes. The All Arunachal Pradesh students […]

“For Arunachal, Chakma Hajongs are refugees”: NESO co-ordinator Pritam Waii Sonam

The Northeast Students Organisation today sought response from the state government as well as the Centre seeking clarity on the status of Chakma Hajongs residing in Arunachal Pradesh. Referring to the fact that Chakma Hajongs would be considered as Indian citizens under the Citizenship Amendment Act, NESO co-ordinator Pritam Waii Sonam said for the people […]