Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Bru Migrant Ends Hunger Strike After Tripura Government Assurance
An elderly Bru migrant named Zothanga stopped his hunger strike after the government promised to help.
He wanted more food rations, land paperwork, and farm land.
The government is asking the central government for more food rations.
Zothanga's health was declining.
The local government also accused some people of pushing Zothanga to protest.
The Bru migrants are part of a resettlement plan, and they receive aid like free rations and money for houses.
77-year-old Bru migrant Zothanga ended a five-day hunger strike in Tripura after government assurance.
Zothanga demanded increased rations, proper land documentation, and agricultural land allocation.
The Tripura government requested the central government to increase the ration quota for Bru migrants.
An FIR was filed against eight residents of the Ashapara resettlement colony for allegedly instigating Zothanga.
The SDM cited Zothanga's vulnerable health and questioned his capacity to make decisions during the strike.
- Who
- Zothanga, a Bru migrant, along with other Bru migrants and the Tripura government.
- What
- Zothanga ended a hunger strike after government assurance related to Bru migrant resettlement.
- When
- Monday, after a five-day hunger strike.
- Where
- Ashapara resettlement colony in North Tripura, India.
- Why
- Zothanga protested due to unmet demands regarding rations, land documentation, and land allocation for farming.
Bru Migrants
Government / Local Administration
Ration and Land Allocation
Bru Migrants
Seeking fulfillment of resettlement agreement terms, including land and rations.
Government / Local Administration
Government acknowledges the demands but notes quota limitations and need for central government approval.
Accusations of Incitement
Bru Migrants
Protestors and supporters of Zothanga, demanding immediate action.
Government / Local Administration
Government claims Zothanga was not of sound mind to make decisions during the hunger strike and local administration booked the individuals
- Protestor
- Zothanga
- Age
- 77
- Location
- Ashapara, Tripura
- Primary Demand
- Increased rations for Bru migrants
- Government Response
- Requested the central government to increase AAY quota
- Resettlement Package
- Free rations, monthly financial support, and housing support