What happened: JARC and JAC seek rehabilitation after withdrawing blockade plans
Representatives of surrendered extremist groups JARC and JAC met Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu to press demands for a rehabilitation package for former extremists. The representatives stated that many members are ageing and that families face hardship due to the absence of a rehabilitation package. The representatives warned of an indefinite stir if rehabilitation demands are not met.
JARC and JAC had earlier planned road and rail track blockades in response to their concerns. Tripura State government appeals led JARC and JAC to withdraw the blockade call.
Background and earlier position: officials cite MHA rehabilitation eligibility limits
Officials stated that JARC and JAC surrendered to authorities over decades, but were not part of peace agreements initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Officials stated that JARC and JAC could not be accommodated in the MHA rehabilitation package because JARC and JAC laid down arms without preconditions.
JARC and JAC representatives claimed that they received assurances from the government earlier, but no substantive support followed.
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