It’s a demand that’s been sitting on the table for too long — and now, one of Arunachal Pradesh’s oldest political parties is saying enough is enough.
The People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) has thrown its full weight behind the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), formally backing its call to make the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate, Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), and working knowledge of one’s own indigenous dialect mandatory for all government recruitments in the state. The demand targets both the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB).
“This Should Have Been Done From Day One”
The PPA didn’t mince words. In a strongly worded statement, the party said that given Arunachal Pradesh’s status as a tribal state, these documents should never have been optional in the first place. The tribal identity of the state isn’t just cultural — it’s constitutional. And yet, for years, the recruitment system has moved forward without making these basic proofs of belonging a strict requirement. That gap, many locals feel, has quietly allowed outsiders to edge in on opportunities meant for the indigenous people of the land.
Better Late Than Never — But Why So Late?
The PPA acknowledged something that critics have been quietly muttering about — that AAPSU and allied organisations have raised this issue later than ideal. But the party was quick to add that the timing is still appropriate. There’s wisdom in that reading. Public pressure rarely lands on the right desk at the right moment. The fact that it’s here now, and being heard, matters. What matters even more is what comes next.
Eyes on Pema Khandu’s Government
The PPA expressed hope that the Pema Khandu-led government would accept the recommendations of the High-Power Committee constituted to examine the matter and issue necessary notifications for implementation by the recruiting agencies. That committee now holds significant weight. If it acts decisively, it could reshape how government jobs are filled across the state for years to come. If it stalls, the frustration on the ground will only grow louder.
A Landmark Step for Arunachal’s Youth
The PPA framed this not just as a policy fix but as a confidence-builder. Educated young people from Arunachal’s tribal communities have long felt the quiet anxiety of competing on uneven ground. According to the party, such a decision would help strengthen confidence among educated youths of Arunachal Pradesh and could become a landmark step in the state’s recruitment system. The PPA, which calls itself the state’s oldest regional political party, reiterated its commitment to protecting the interests of the indigenous people — words that will now be measured against whatever action the government takes next.
This isn’t just about paperwork. It’s about who gets to call Arunachal Pradesh home — and who gets to build a future here. The ball is firmly in Itanagar’s court.
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