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Independence Rebels Call on North-East Indians to Defend Homeland Against Illegal Settlers
In a strong and impassioned declaration, the independence rebels of North-East Indians call upon the indigenous people of the region to unite in defense of their homeland. They warn of an existential threat posed by the influx of illegal settlers—particularly from Bangladesh—who they claim are undermining the very essence of North-East India: its culture, traditions, and future.
An ever-expanding settler presence is emphasized by the rebels as tearing the social fabric that has held the NE's communities together for generations. It is not so much a land dispute as an issue of identity and survival of NE itself. "This is our land, our home, and we must protect it with all our strength," they cry out under the urgency of the situation.
A Call for Unity and Action
The independence rebels declare their solidarity with their indigenous brothers and sisters and exhort all NE Indians to join in this struggle. They further extend their support for the boycott of all illegal settlers, as a manifestation of their protest against what has been perceived to be the colonization of their homeland. These illegal settlers, the vast majority from Bangladesh, should be reported and resisted by all citizens of NE India.
The rebels appeal to the broader community: local businesses, organizations, and service providers should not provide any support whatsoever to the illegal settlers. The unity of NE India’s communities is crucial for facing down this threat by declaring in no uncertain terms, "You are not welcome here, and you never will be."
Demand for Immediate Action
The rebels also called for an ILP to be enforced immediately throughout NE under Indian rule, as they feel that it is vital for saving the region from any more intrusion. They ask why these illegal settlers are not sent to such places as West Bengal where they have cultural and historical ties rather than let NE Indian states bear the burden.
Citing the tragic situation in Tripura, the rebels point to it as a powerful caution of what could happen to the rest of the North East if illegal immigration is left unchecked. They have sworn not to allow the rest of the North East to be under such a circumstance and they swear that every move shall be made to make sure that does not happen.
Request for Solidarity Among All North-East Indians
To this end, the independence rebels have called upon their Hindu North-East Indian brothers and sisters not to let any such immigrant come to the support of an illegal immigrant on the basis of religion. They have insisted that loyalty to the native people of NE must come before anything else, and in this struggle, all of the North-East must stand as one. The insurgents underline that it is extremely important to keep the land, the heritage, and the future of NE united.
The independence rebels' announcement is a powerful call to arms, urging the people of the North-East to rise swiftly in defense of their homeland. They have declared their unwavering commitment: the North-East is their home, and they will stop at nothing to protect it. This call resonates across all NE states, urging unity in the fight to safeguard the heart and soul of the region for future generations.
Article written by Siddharth Ghosh and Edited by Riva Mehta - published on 01/09/2024
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