Huge protest in Deon over cancellation of RPC to Chakma and Hajon

Huge protest in Deon

Itanagar: A massive protest was organized in Deon of Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Sunday (November 27) over the cancellation of Resident Proof Certificates (RPCs) to Chakmas and Hajongs in the state.

The protest in Deon, Arunachal Pradesh was organized under the banner of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), a united umbrella organization of all Chakma-Hjong community-based organizations (CBOs).

The JAC consists of: Chakma Rights and Development Organization, Committee for Civil Rights of Chakmas and Hajongs of Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh Chakma Gaonbora Council, Arunachal Pradesh Chakma Students Union, Arunachal Pradesh Hajong Students Union, Chakma Women Welfare Society, Chakma National Council of India. – Arunachal Pradesh and Rashtriya Chakma Tribal Sangha.

JAC has demanded restoration of RPC to Chakmas and Hajongs in Arunachal Pradesh by December 15, 2022.

“We strongly condemn the notification No POL/CH-2/2022-23/100 issued by the Joint Secretary (Political) to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Rajeev Thakok dated 4th November 2022, issuing Chakma. All Residence Proof Certificates (RPCs) have been cancelled. And the Hajong people of Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh,” said a statement from the JAC comprising Chakma and Hajong institutions in Arunachal Pradesh.

Huge protest in Deon more It added: “The Prohibition Circular also provides for the issuance of Temporary Settlement Certificates in lieu of Proof of Residence Certificates as an alternative arrangement. This will allow the Chakma and Hajong people to join the defense forces and serve the nation.” As well as killing them below the belt is a direct blow to their right as it deprives them of their right to earn a living.
The JAC added: “Replacing the Proof of Residence Certificate with the so-called ‘Temporary Settlement Certificate’ is tantamount to hurting the sentiments of the people of Chakma Hajong as it neither serves the purpose of Proof of Residence for various educational purposes. ga nor. to be admissible as proof of any employment/career related opportunity. It is useless and serves no purpose.”
“It is also a clear violation of the Delhi High Court judgment of 2000 (WP No. 886 of 2000) which declared the Chakmas citizens of India by birth and many of whom voted as citizens of India. are giving and is also in clear violation of the Guwahati High Court order of 2013. (PIL No. 52 of 2010) which clearly states that Chakmas and Hajongs do not require any Inner Line Permits.
“Temporary resident certificates are for those who need ILP to enter Arunachal Pradesh and Chakmas and Hajongs being ‘residents of Arunachal Pradesh’ do not need ILP. As Chakmas have been in the state for more than 58 years. are domiciled, therefore they meet the eligibility criteria of at least 10 years of domicile prescribed by the State and therefore the Chakmas and Hujongs should be granted a ‘Certificate of Permanent Residence’ and not a Certificate of Temporary Settlement. .

“The issuance of provisional settlement certificates is a new category created by the state administration to appease the AAPSU and is a flagrant violation and violation of the said court order, malicious and discriminatory.”

“Subsequently, an additional notification number CHG/JS/GUARD-01/2022 was issued on 14 November 2022 by Deputy Commissioner Chang Long to seal the fate of the Chakma and Hajong students and deny them their willingness to serve the nation. Is. and achieve your career goals.”

“It may be mentioned here that AAPSU had earlier raised the issue of RPC due to an alleged altercation involving some Chakma youths with local tribal youths.
“The state government has succumbed to the vindictive pressure tactics of AAPSU and has failed to act impartially and fulfill its legal obligations to protect the lives, health and welfare of the Chakmas living in the state without interference from local politics. ”

“The recent suspension and then cancellation of proof of residence certificate is another example of the policy of denial and deprivation, the process of de-Indianization that started in 1980 must be stopped and the full rights of the Chakma and Hajong people immediately restored.

“RPCs are a basic and yet mandatory document that Chakma and Hajong youth use exclusively for educational and employment purposes.

Denying them RPCs is depriving them of their basic human rights and jeopardizing their already fragile future is tantamount to jeopardizing.

“Looking up
1. By Huge protest in Deon, we demand the cancellation of these illegal notifications and the restoration of Resident Proof Certificates (RPCs) or the issuance of Permanent Residence Certificates to the Chakmas and Hajongs by December 15, 2022, failing which.

We will extend our democratic protest in the form of hunger strike, ban indefinitely.

2. We will not under any circumstances accept Temporary Settlement Certificates in lieu of Residence Proof Certificates as it serves no purpose, is regressive, turns back the clock to pre-settlement/rehabilitation stage and violates the principles of justice.

3. To protect the life, liberty and property of every Chakma and Hajong, as well as to protect their human rights, the directive of the Supreme Court should be respected, and the judicial decisions should be implemented without delay. “