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1,292 Chakma Voters Protest SIR in Arunachal Pradesh, CDFI Calls for ECI Observers
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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In Arunachal Pradesh, 1,292 Chakma voters have formally objected to the Scheduled Indigenous Reservation (SIR) policy, prompting the Chakma Democratic Front of India (CDFI) to request observers from the Election Commission of India.
In a formal protest, 1,292 registered Chakma voters in Arunachal Pradesh have lodged objections to the Scheduled Indigenous Reservation (SIR) policy, which is intended to provide reserved seats for indigenous communities in the state.
The Chakma Democratic Front of India (CDFI) has demanded that the Election Commission of India (ECI) station observers at the polling stations to ensure that the objections are addressed and the voting process remains transparent.
The SIR policy has been a subject of debate among various indigenous groups, with some arguing that it is necessary for representation, while others claim it may marginalise certain communities.
The ECI has yet to respond to the CDFI’s request, and the situation remains under observation as the next election cycle approaches.
The Chakma Democratic Front of India (CDFI) has demanded that the Election Commission of India (ECI) station observers at the polling stations to ensure that the objections are addressed and the voting process remains transparent.
The SIR policy has been a subject of debate among various indigenous groups, with some arguing that it is necessary for representation, while others claim it may marginalise certain communities.
The ECI has yet to respond to the CDFI’s request, and the situation remains under observation as the next election cycle approaches.