ITANAGAR, May 10:Endorsing the views of Arunachal Congress Committee (APCC) and Peoples’ party of Arunachal (PPA) over not inviting the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Citizenship Bill to the state, the Green Arunachal Foundation (GAF) also questioned the state government’s lackadaisical stance on the refugee issue.

 “The state government must realize that refugee problem in Arunachal Pradesh is among the most potent threats for the people of the state. One must not forget the problems encountered by Arunachal due to the Chakma-Hajong imbroglio. Now, the state is being intimidated by the additional menace of the Tibetan refugees” said GAF Chairman, Takam Tatung.

 In such a situation it proves very irresponsible and unbecoming of the state government not to invite the JPC team to Arunachal Pradesh during their visit to Northeast to take stock and analyze the problems faced due to settlement of refugees, he added.

Claiming that it is learnt that few Tibetans in the Chief Minister’s office, are holding important and powerful positions, GAF said that if true, it pertains to be very risky for the security of the country.         

Further Tatung urged the government to be more responsible and to maintain a feasible and holistic approach while dealing with the refugee issue in the state.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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