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Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Faces Rift Over DCM Chowna Mein's ST Status
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:40 PM
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A split has emerged within Arunachal's ST Bachao Andolan over the Scheduled Tribe status of DCM Chowna Mein, challenging earlier claims of unity.
Internal discord has surfaced within the Arunachal Pradesh-based ST Bachao Andolan over the Scheduled Tribe status of DCM Chowna Mein.
The movement, which has long championed tribal rights, had previously asserted a unified front.
However, recent statements regarding Chowna Mein's classification have sparked disagreement among its leaders and members.
The dispute underscores the challenges the group faces in maintaining cohesion while navigating complex tribal status issues.
The movement, which has long championed tribal rights, had previously asserted a unified front.
However, recent statements regarding Chowna Mein's classification have sparked disagreement among its leaders and members.
The dispute underscores the challenges the group faces in maintaining cohesion while navigating complex tribal status issues.