SIR must for checking inflow of ‘outsiders’: Arunachal BJP
The State went through a tense phase during the Special Intensive Revision of the poll rolls in areas inhabited by Chakma-Hajong communities
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh has supported the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, emphasizing the need for accurate voter lists amid concerns over illegal migrants entering the state. Arunachal Pradesh, home to 26 major tribes and over 120 sub-tribes, sees the SIR as a protective measure against numerically larger "outsiders" seeking to alter their land, culture, and identity.
The tension between the ARNSTs (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes) and non-APSTs in bordering Assam has been a recurring issue. During the SIR exercise, the BJP's Arunachal General Secretary, Tadar Niglar, highlighted the importance of maintaining accurate voter lists to uphold the electoral process's integrity. He criticized protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and the Congress-led INDIA bloc, accusing them of politically motivated disruption and frustration over their political prospects.
Niglar questioned the validity of removing bogus or duplicate voter entries and emphasized the need to ensure every eligible Indian citizen is properly registered in the electoral rolls. The BJP has urged its workers to communicate the SIR's objectives and procedures to help people understand the importance of accurate electoral rolls and a transparent democratic process.
The Inner Line Permit (ILP), a British-era travel document, restricts outsiders from visiting Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Manipur for extended periods, with allegations of outsiders entering the state with forged documents fueling demands for stricter enforcement of the ILP regime.
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