tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401118656628307762.post6438064164431331013..comments2024-03-12T20:14:38.779+05:30Comments on TOGO BASAR's Articles from Arunachal Pradesh, India: The Refugee Problem in Arunachal PradeshTogo Basarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07997718723358672523noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401118656628307762.post-72792496668701903992012-12-27T13:18:15.232+05:302012-12-27T13:18:15.232+05:30Very well commented by David, but what he forgot t...Very well commented by David, but what he forgot to mention is that the settlement of Chakmas and Hajongs was only a temporary measure. No final solution was reached at. So, in simple words you guys were not welcomed by us, rather you were imposed on us. As is normal, whenever things like this happen, it is natural that animosity is created as there is competition for livelihood, employment, etc. Moreover this animosity was further heightened by the demographic changes taking place, which saw the Chakmas and Hajongs outnumbering the local population. Thus the root cause of the problem. Another problem is that even if you guys are given citizenship, you would still want ST status, and that would be something alien as you are not a tribe from Arunachal. Moreover, you would take a chunk of the ST reservations. Thus bringing the whole ST community in India into the picture. I know that this will be painful but, the Central Government should think of repopulating the Chakmas and Hajongs outside the state and allover the country. The reduction would decrease the threat perception of the common people and maybe a temporary solution can be reached at. The bootom line is that we are also a backward state which is fighting for its own survival, and donot possess abundant resources to share with all and everyone. The vexed issue of Chakma and Hajongs is a grave injustice done to the local people of Arunachal infact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401118656628307762.post-15448995375834151502010-08-05T11:57:07.760+05:302010-08-05T11:57:07.760+05:30Dear David
The state government should know that e...Dear David<br />The state government should know that every human has the right to fight for their freedom.We might aware them the rule and constitution of India are made for all the citizen of India. we are the citizen of India by Birth.They shouldn't deprive us from our right of living,right of expression, right of freedom etc. They are excercising illegal,tryant activities over our communities. we need cooperation with all the local groups. we are not enemy. we want to live peacefully and bring peace and prosperity in our country. we are your friend.bodhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510315769209720311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401118656628307762.post-79370187653244032162007-05-05T19:47:00.000+05:302007-05-05T19:47:00.000+05:30It is nice to read your article on the Chakmas and...It is nice to read your article on the Chakmas and Hajongs issues in Arunachal Pradesh. I regularly follow your blogs,thinking of how the educated Arunachalees think on the contiguous issues.This is the first time I ‘m hearing your opinion. <BR/>But I have read some misinformation from your side. First , you said that Chakmas opted for Pakistan during the partition time, which is wrong . The Chakmas wanted to merge with the Indian states. They even hoisted the Indian national flag in Rangamati, Chittagong Hill tract as soon as India was declared Independence. Sensing the danger by the Pakistani authorities , they started atrocities toward the chakmas. Before publishing you opinion , please try to understand the back ground behind the migration of Chakmas to AP. They didn’t came to AP willingly , they were in fact brought by the Indian authorities and settled them in the states as it was less densely populated at that time. But they could not sense that there will be problem latter on. So , whose mistake is this?<BR/> As you said that there should be good relationship between the locals and the Chakmas and hajongs, which will help in the overall development of the state. Also your pledge to youth to refrain from violence , which I didn’t expected as earlier the AAPSU leaders threaten to go violence if the Chakmas and Hajong were not ousted from the states. As you have yourself said that the same people had filled there shopping complex with Tibetans and suspicious people. Then why this double standard?<BR/>Do you know that in 2002, the State government of Arunachal Pradesh granted citizenship to the 90 odd Tibetan families of Shyo village living in Tawang district bordering China. The Tibetans had fled to Arunachal Pradesh in 1960s. Also they were granted ST status to them . The Chakmas were also settled in 1960s , then why they are still living as refugees? Without any facilities to education ,health care , etc? This much is the double standard ness of the AP government.<BR/>As you said that the Chakmas should stop rising the Citizenship issue time and again as they are at danger of being thrown out of the country as it happens recently with some Bangladeshis . But to my surprise , being a Public Prosecutor , you are ill informed . The case of the Chakmas and those Bangladeshis are totally different. As the Chakmas were settled in the states in 1964 and those Bangladeshis were illegal immigrants. The Chakmas came to AP with the help of Indian govt. Also do you know that the Supreme Court of India has a verdict in favour of granting of Citizenship to the Chakmas in 1996? And the AP govt. always bring out excuses for not implementing the Court order.<BR/>The latest being the special Electoral Revision for the inclusion of Chakmas and hajongs in the electoral list for 2007. It gave the excuse to the EC that the revision can not be carried out due to security problems. But at the same time the ex- chief minister Gegong Apang had ask for peace bonus from the centre for the State. Don’t you think it is a double standard?<BR/>You also mention that the rich people from these communities should invest in the state for the benefits of both the locals and them. Do you know that the AP government had stop giving trading license to the Chakmas and hajongs ? Those license which were issued earlier also had been confiscated. Is this how the AP government expect to bring investment from rich people of the chakmas. Is this justice?<BR/>The stopping of health care, education , drinking water facilities to the Chakmas and Hajongs were against one’s basic human rights, which the AP govt. had done to the Chakmas till date. You can read relate article about those injustice from http://globalpolitician.com/articledes.asp?ID=2651&cid=12&sid=53 . I am also a victim of those injustice. Due to which I had to leave AP to pursue education outside the state. But , still I feel that I am a Arunachalee , since I am born in Arunachal and I feel very sad when something unfortunate happens in Arunachaldavidchakmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065679050479065100noreply@blogger.com