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Arunachal mandates tribal language, PRC for govt jobs
An indefinite bandh began in Arunachal Pradesh's Lekang circle on Friday, protesting the cabinet's new eligibility rules for state government jobs. The rules make a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and proficiency in…
The Story in Brief
An indefinite bandh began in Arunachal Pradesh's Lekang circle on Friday, protesting the cabinet's new eligibility rules for state government jobs. The rules make a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and proficiency in at least one recognised tribal language mandatory for all direct recruitment to Group A, B and C posts. Protestors, including community organisations and student unions, argue the policy is unconstitutional and threatens non-APST residents who hold valid domicile certificates. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union had demanded the changes and had warned of a bandh if the existing 80:20 recruitment ratio (80% for Scheduled Tribe candidates) was not scrapped. The cabinet did not abolish the ratio.
The Indian Opinion
The cabinet tried to balance two aggressive groups: AAPSU demanding abolition of the 80:20 ratio, and Lekang protestors calling the new rules unconstitutional. By keeping the 80:20 ratio untouched, the government avoided one battle but ignited another. The protestors' threat of a PIL citing the Indra Sawhney judgment is the real risk. Watch whether this evening's talks between MLA Likha Soni and bandh leaders produce a compromise or push the matter to court.
Sources (3): economictimes.indiatimes.com, deccanherald.com, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
