New Delhi: Hamro Sikkim leader Bhaichung Bhutia met home minister Amit Shah here on Saturday and discussed several issues of interest to the state including proper implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the fact that introduction of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 in Sikkim would reduce the Bhutia Lepcha, Sherpa and other such communities to below 5%.
“During merger with India in 1975 the population ratio of BL community (Bhutia Lepcha, Sherpa and others) was 45% and if CAA is implemented in Sikkim, the BL community could go down to 5% or below. This is serious. These communities face a real danger of losing their identity, culture and language. The minister gave ample time to hear all our Sikkim issues including the CAA,” Bhutia informed EastMojo.
He also brought to the notice of the minister that it is not mentioned in writing that Sikkim is exempted from CAA.
...
Trending Stories
- Aaranyak’s ‘Rhino Goes to School’ campaign educates students
- Malaysian footballer targeted in acid attack in Kuala Lumpur
- Veteran British actor Bernard Hill passes away at 79
- No directive from MHA to seal Indo-Myanmar border: Mizoram CM
- Manipur: Lightning strike kills onee; schools, colleges shut for safety
- Mizoram’s Chhangte, Ralte lead Mumbai City FC to ISL Glory
