While there are many urgent issues that occupy the Northeast mind today — such as the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, access to justice for victims of State human rights violations, the fight against illegal detention camps and Citizenship Amendment Act, being some key concerns — it should not divert citizen attention from its united response to the unfolding ‘development’ plans. The community ownership of land and its resources, their right to determine its use are still Constitutional rights that are to be protected and fought for at all cost. Communities acting in cohesion hold the key, writes Rupa Chinai.
By Rupa Chinai
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