BJP Leader Urges Meghalaya Government to Aid Tribals Fleeing Bangladesh Unrest

A BJP leader in Meghalaya has requested the state government to establish a camp to rehabilitate tribal groups from Bangladesh affected by political unrest. The proposal includes providing temporary shelter and support, utilizing the Mahari system for effective management, and ensuring eventual deportation of the refugees back to Bangladesh once conditions improve.

A BJP leader in Meghalaya has urged the state government to establish a camp to rehabilitate Garo, Khasi, and other tribals from Bangladesh who are victims of political unrest.

In a letter to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, BJP vice-president Bernard N. Marak called for a humanitarian camp to support these refugees, provided they are permitted entry into India. Marak emphasized the need for temporary shelter and support, with plans for deportation once the situation in Bangladesh stabilizes.

Marak, a member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, highlighted that the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh has led to deaths and heightened risks for border-crossers. He proposed leveraging the Mahari system in Garo Hills, which has a robust clan-based network, for identifying, rehabilitating, and eventually deporting the refugees.

(With inputs from agencies.)