28) Chakmas and Hajongs Flashcards
1
Q
Which state do these communities represent ?
A
Arunachal Pradesh
2
Q
Present context ?
A
They have not been included in the COVID-19 Economic relief package announced by the Central Govt in the wake of Corona pandemic
3
Q
Why ?
A
Their ration cards were illegally and arbitrarily seized by State Govt in October – so they are forced to buy food items at normal prices
4
Q
What religion are these people ?
A
Chakma - Buddhists
Hajongs - Hindus
5
Q
Tell their story ?
A
They originally stayed in Chittagong but in 1960s they fled to India via Lushai hills as they lost their land due to Kaptai dam near Karnaphuli river and Hajongs faced religious prosecution . SC then told Central Govt to grant them citizenship if they came between 1964-69
