Arunachal Pradesh Citizenship Dispute. The chakmas of arunachal pradesh, particularly the infected, are citizens of india by birth as per section 3 of the citizenship act and they have been exercising the right to franchise in the. With the narendra modi government working towards granting citizenship to the chakma.
Especially when it comes to the indian state of arunachal pradesh, which the chinese call south tibet. Arunachal pradesh had already witnessed political agitations recently, after the passing of the citizenship amendment bill (cab) 2019, in the lok sabha (lower house of parliament), on january 8, 2019. Linzhi, also known as nyingchi, is located close to the arunachal pradesh border.
Khandu said the arunachal pradesh government will never work against the interests of the indigenous people of the state, and ensure that their rights are protected
Pema khandu, participating in the national press day celebrations here, said the special cabinet meeting will deliberate on the recommendations of the consultative committee on cab set up by the state government. Parts of arunachal pradesh witnessed protests following the central government’s decision to grant citizenship to chakma and hajong tribes. China said its huge dispute with india over arunachal pradesh is an undeniable fact. According to officials, the number of these refugees has increased from about 5,000 in 1964.