Cong supports AAPSU over citizenship issue to Chakma-Hajong

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Press Trust of India Itanagar
Last Updated : May 23 2017 | 7:48 PM IST
The Congress has extended its support to all AAPSU in their agitation against the Centre's move of granting citizenship to Chakma-Hajong refugees in Arunachal Pradesh.
Lauding the role of Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) for spearheading the vexed refugee issue, the state Congress Committee termed it as a social issue.
"The BJP-led state government should own moral responsibility as the outcome of the proposed granting of citizenship to the refugees is unilateral and dictatorial decision of the BJP central leadership. It is a wakeup call for the people of the state to understand the hidden agenda of the saffron brigade lest it will be too late," the party alleged in a statement.
Criticising the state government for yesterday's attack on a government official, the Congress demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and said "Lawlessness has become the order of the day... Extortion, loot and criminal intimidation are being allowed to take place owing to weakness of the BJP government.

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First Published: May 23 2017 | 7:48 PM IST

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