Chakma-Hajong issue: ‘Wild and unwarranted’, CRDO labels AAPSU allegations
First Published: 19th July, 2022 11:42 IST
In a press statement, the CRDO labeled the allegations by AAPSU on the Chakma-Hajong community as ‘wild and unwarranted’.
The Chakma Rights and Development Organisation (CRDO) has slammed the ultimatum issued by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) to the Pema Khandu-led state government to revoke Residential Proof Certificates or RPCs allegedly given to members of the Chakma Hajong community in Arunachal’s Changlang district.
In a press statement, the CRDO labeled the allegations by AAPSU on the Chakma-Hajong community as ‘wild and unwarranted’ and claimed that Chakmas and Hajongs have been natives of the land long before Arunachal Pradesh as a state was born.
Arunjit Chakma, Member, Joint Action Committee & Spokesperson, CRDO said that Chakmas and Hajongs were rehabilitated in Arunachal Pradesh, then known as the North East Frontier Agency or NEFA under a ‘definite plan of rehabilitation’ by the Govt. of India in consultation with local leaders and NEFA administration way back in 1964-69.
As such, issuing of RCs to Chakmas and Hajongs has been in existence for decades and any attempt to stop that now would tantamount to malafide, malicious, and illegal action, the spokesperson added.
Moreover, during the last 6 decades, Arunjit Chakma said, the Chakmas and Hajongs have assimilated, integrated, and shared many cultural practices, religious, spiritual, and material exchanges and even engaged in matrimonial relationships with the local populace.
Besides, the CRDO spokesperson also claimed that hundreds of youth from the Chakma-Hajong community are serving in the Indian Army and Paramilitary forces besides others under the central government by way of the RCs and as such revocation of RPCs issued to the community would be sheer discrimination against the Chakmas and Hajongs.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Many families displaced in Assam’s Barpeta due to Brahmaputra River’s bank erosion
03rd May 2024Live Now you can book a stay at Janhvi Kapoor’s Chennai home
02nd May 2024Live Robbers snatch bag with Rs 45 lakh from inside PNB bank in Assam
02nd May 2024Live Mizoram: ULP stakes claim to form LADC government, submits letter to Governor
02nd May 2024WE RECOMMEND
Stapled Visa row: Arunachal Olympics Association seeks intervention of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
In a representation addressed to IOA President PT Usha, the AOA has requested that the matter be discussed with the Asian Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
02nd May 2024Arunachal’s Toko Takum wins gold, Likha Deechum wins gold and silver at the National Badminton Championship
Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy CM Chowna Mein congratulated the players on their achievement
30th April 2024Arunachal Cong demands another repoll in 2 polling stations under Nacho Assembly constituency
APCC Vice President Toko Mina highlighted serious violations at the 22-Dingsar polling station, citing delays in the voting process and discrepancies between the recorded votes and the Register of Voters.
29th April 2024“I bow to citizens of Arunachal Pradesh…”: Arunachal CM Khandu thanks voters
CM Khandu extended his greetings to the people of Arunachal for their overwhelming participation, saying that it “displayed exemplary commitment to democratic ethos of the country”.
27th April 2024Arunachal Repolling in 8 PS: 79.80% turnout recorded
The total voter turnout in the state now stands at 77.7% (Parliamentary Constituencies) and 82.95% (Assembly Constituencies).
26th April 2024