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Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Resettled Bru migrant Zothanga ends 5-day hunger strike in Tripura after Govt assurance
Zothanga, 77, a Reang migrant from Mizoram resettled in North Tripura district's Ashapara, ended his five-day-long hunger strike on Monday after the Tripura Government assured him that it had requested the Centre to increase the ration quota to cover the entire population of Bru migrants in the state. Zothanga started the hunger strike with three demands — immediate disbursal of rations for all resettled Bru families under the Antyodaya Annapurna Yojana (AAY), proper registration and documentation of residential plots, allocation of five hectares of agricultural land per family as per the agreement between Government of India, the state governments of Tripura and Mizoram, and Bru migrants in 2020. The hunger strike was called off after he received an assurance from Kanchanpur Subdivisional Magistrate Deepak Kumar in a letter that he wrote to the Ashapara resettlement colony in-charge, Bruno Msha. 'As per information received from revenue and food and civil supplies department, the Government of Tripura has officially requested Govt of India to increase the quota for AAY so that the entire Bru population can get ration under the AAY. As soon as that request is approved, the facility will be extended to the entire Bru population,' the SDM wrote on July 20. Stating that the ration relief quota was 'limited as of now', the SDM urged the Bru leaders to end the agitation since Zothanga was in a vulnerable shape. 'As a community, we have to help each other and the Government is also working to expand the AAY quota for the whole Bru population,' he said while stating that the administration was also discussing at the highest level the demands for plot registration in the name of the head of beneficiary families and allotment of land for agriculture. As a part of a Rs 600-crore resettlement package, the Bru migrants will get free rations and Rs 5,000 monthly per family for two years. The families will also get a Rs 1.5 lakh one-time financial support and Rs 4 lakh for constructing permanent houses. Meanwhile, six signatories of the 2020 quadripartite Bru agreement – Bruno Msha, Apeto Sawibunga, Philip Apeto, Vipin Kumar Reang, T Laldingliana and C Thankima wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, apprising him of the situation, expressing solidarity with Zothanga's protest and requesting the central government to consider the demands of the hunger strike. However, the issue took a new turn after the local administration of Kanchanpur registered an FIR against eight residents of the Ashapara resettlement colony, accusing them of instigating Zothanga to start the hunger strike. Zothanga's 'supporters' booked for attempt to murder SDM Deepak Kumar wrote to the Kanchanpur subdivisional police officer on Monday, 'Mr Zothanga, resident of Ashapara, has been on hunger strike for past 6 days, who is being instigated by other residents including Gobinda Reang (secretary Ashapara camp), Dobwung Reang D/o Zothanga, Joherung Reang, Malsawma Reang, Biaki Reang, Rinchhana s/o Zothanga , Daniala Apeto s/o Zothanga and Achaushsa Bru S/o Lalhmingthanga to fulfil their demands.' His letter also said that 'as per medical check-up', Zothanga was not in a fair state of mind for giving proper instruction and receiving too and, thus, making decisions and providing consent, as a result of which, on his behalf other residents stationed nearby him were allegedly passing several instructions which is making him bound to stay there without any food and proper medical treatment. 'This type of action may lead to the undesired consequences including death of Mr Zothanga, who is already 77 years of age,' the SDM wrote and got the FIR registered on charges of attempt to murder, depriving a senior citizen of proper medical care, and binding down a senior citizen to a fixed place without food.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bru leaders seek HM's intervention on resettlement issues in Tripura
Guwahati: The Bru signatories of the Quadripartite Bru Agreement on Monday submitted a memorandum to home minister Amit Shah , seeking his immediate proactive intervention to pave the way for justice and improved living conditions for Bru families resettled in Tripura. The Quadripartite Bru Agreement initiated by Shah was signed on Jan 16, 2020. It is a landmark deal aimed at resolving the long-standing humanitarian crisis of the Bru (Reang) refugees, who fled ethnic violence in Mizoram and lived in relief camps in Tripura for over two decades. The agreement was signed between MHA, govts of Tripura and Mizoram and representatives of Bru refugees. The Bru leaders also expressed solidarity with a 77-year-old member of the community, Zothanga, who is on an indefinite hunger strike to advocate for the fundamental rights and dignity of the Bru resettled families across the 13 settlement locations in Tripura. "We implore you to consider Zothanga's demands and take necessary steps to address the grievances of the Bru families," they submitted in the memorandum reminding Shah that his commitment made during his visit on March 9 on issuance of Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cards. They urged that AAY ration cards are issued immediately, along with an increase of 5kg of ration per head. "This increment is vital to addressing the nutritional needs of every Bru family, ensuring food security, and enhancing our quality of life," they stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo They also pressed for allocation of agricultural land as per the Quadripartite Bru Agreement as "land is not just a piece of property: it represents opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and food sovereignty. Empowering us to cultivate our lands will enable us to provide for our families with dignity and respect." They further urged that each resettled Bru family deserves a legal housing plot of 30x40sqft complete with registered ownership documents.
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tripura CM slams left front for using Janajati community for vote bank politics
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 15 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday that the development of the country is not possible without developing the Janajati community. In view of this, he wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address some of the problems faced by the Bru people in the state. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the District Level Mega Campaign on Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan at Gobinda Community Hall, Jirania Sub-Division. He criticised the previous left-front-led government of the state for using the Janajati community as a vote bank. 'They (CPM led govt) used the Janajati community for vote bank politics. Now, the BJP government always thinks about the people and the development of the Janajati community by making them self-reliant. The way PM Modi connects with people through Mann Ki Baat, I doubt if any leader in the world connects like that. We are public representatives, but we must not forget who we are here for; we must work for the people,' CM Saha said. He highlighted the efforts of the BJP government since 2018 to improve their condition. Highlighting the importance of helping the backwards classes, the Tripura CM noted that several community members have also held high offices, including President Murmu. 'If we can't develop the backwards class people, then the development of the country is not possible. PM Modi has been working for the Janajati people since 2014. Our President of India also belongs to the Janajati community, and one Janajati--who belongs to our royal family--is the Governor of Telangana. All such things have been possible because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,' he said. 'What PM Modi says, he does. We really feel proud to have such a Prime Minister. He has been working to make the country stronger and to ensure a safe future for the next generation,' Manik Saha added. CM Saha further said that in Tripura, the present state government is providing various beneficiary schemes to the people, ranging from drinking water, hostels for Janajati students, tribal multipurpose marketing centres, and giving land pattas. Under the Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari, 779 Gram Panchayats and Village Councils will benefit, with 20 departments involved in the initiative, the CM emphasised. During the event, Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma, social worker Bipin Debbarma, West District Magistrate Dr Vishal Kumar, Dr K Sashikumar (Secretary, Tribal Welfare), West District ki SP Kiran Kumar, and others were present. (ANI)
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Saha seeks Shah intervention to resolve problems faced by Brus
Agartala: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Monday said he has written to Union home minister Amit Shah , seeking his intervention to resolve several problems being faced by members of the Bru community in the state. Addressing a gathering during the district-level mega campaign under the Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan at Jirania sub-division in West Tripura, Saha said, "I recently met with people from the Bru community and learned about the challenges they are still facing. Accordingly, I have written to the home minister to ensure their issues are addressed at the earliest." The chief minister accused the previous Left govt of neglecting the Bru Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and emphasised the BJP-led govt's continued efforts since 2018 to improve their condition. Saha underlined the importance of inclusive development, saying, "Unless we uplift the backward communities, the country cannot progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been working tirelessly for the welfare of Janajati communities since 2014." He added that India today takes pride in its inclusive leadership, mentioning that the President of India hails from a Janajati background, and that the governor of Telangana is also from a Janajati community and belongs to Tripura's royal family. "These developments have been made possible due to Prime Minister Modi's commitment to empowering indigenous communities. What he promises, he delivers," Saha said.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bielle-Biarrey to start Top 14 final after concussion recovery
Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Friday winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey will start this weekend's French Top 14 final against Toulouse after a "spectacular change" in his concussion symptoms. Frenchman Bielle-Biarrey has scored 33 tries this season for club and country, but has been sidelined since June 7. Advertisement After last weekend's semi-final win over Toulon, Bru ruled the 22-year-old out of Saturday's decider in Paris, but Bielle-Biarrey has been named in the line-up for the game at the Stade de France. "At the start of this week, he met a lot of specialists; he scored 10/10 in his neurological tests," Bru told reporters. "The central question after that was 'Louis do you want to play?' "He said 'It's out of the question that I don't play the final with my mates'. "It's that journey that showed us quite quickly that Louis would be present. There was a spectacular change." Advertisement Bielle-Biarrey crossed for the last of his 13 league tries earlier this month, making him the Top 14's leading scorer this season. He starts outside another 22-year-old, centre Nicolas Depoortere. "It's always tough to be out of the squad and miss games like that, a semi-final," Depoortere said. "He comes back in time for the final. Having the top scorer in the Top 14 by our side tomorrow is a plus." Bielle-Biarrey has failed to score in just two of his last 16 appearances and played a crucial part in France's Six Nations success earlier this year. "He's a player that walks on water," Toulouse head coach Ugo Mola told reporters. Advertisement "He's explosive, he is incredibly efficient. He's a player everyone would like to have in their team." - 'No revenge' - The final comes 12 months after Bordeaux-Begles suffered a record 59-3 hammering to Mola's Toulouse in the 2024 showpiece. Since then, Bru's side have beaten the record 23-time French champions on three straight occasions. "We understand fully that this match will be presented as a revenge, but we've never talked about revenge," Bru said. "That means stiffness, anger, things that blind you a little bit. "On the contrary, in a final what's crucial is to have your eyes wide open." Advertisement One of those victories came in the Champions Cup semi-finals. Three weeks later Bordeaux-Begles lifted the continental crown, beating English club Northampton in the final at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. "It will stand for nothing," former Toulouse hooker Bru said. "The Cardiff final is so far away, we were Champions Cup winners but it's behind us. "We don't wake up and say 'We have to do the double' when we are having a shave. "The double would be the consequence of something to show that we've evolved to be more consistent like Toulouse in a final." iwd/pb/nf/jc
