Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Rijiju Appeals for Chakma and Hajong Relocation in Arunachal Pradesh
Kiren Rijiju, a government minister, wants the Chakma and Hajong communities living in Arunachal Pradesh to move somewhere else.
He says they shouldn't live in tribal areas because of laws meant to protect the people already there.
He says the government can't force them to leave, but they're offering help to move.
Rijiju also talked about a new law that says even if people from other countries get citizenship, they still can't settle in these protected tribal areas.
He wants the communities to find a new place to live and is worried that they aren't cooperating with finding a relocation site.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for the voluntary relocation of Chakma and Hajong communities from Arunachal Pradesh.
Rijiju cited legal and constitutional provisions restricting settlement in protected tribal areas.
The minister stated the government cannot forcefully evict these communities.
The government is prepared to provide a relocation package to aid the communities.
Rijiju expressed concern over the lack of cooperation from the communities regarding relocation sites.
- Who
- Kiren Rijiju and the Chakma and Hajong communities
- What
- The Union Minister's appeal for voluntary relocation of Chakma and Hajong communities from Arunachal Pradesh, citing legal and constitutional constraints.
- When
- During the 'Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal' program on June 11.
- Where
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To address the settlement of Chakma and Hajong communities in Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing the need for their voluntary relocation.
Government vs. Communities
Government's Stance
Relocation
Government vs. Communities
The Chakma and Hajong communities are being asked to relocate from Arunachal Pradesh.
Government's Stance
The Chakma and Hajong communities should relocate voluntarily. The government is prepared to provide a relocation package.
- Minister
- Kiren Rijiju
- Communities
- Chakma and Hajong
- Location
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Government Initiative
- Relocation Package
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