Minister Dukam Blinks First: U-Turn on 80:20 Reservation Remarks After AAPSU Fires Back

Minister Dukam Blinks First: U-Turn on 80:20 Reservation Remarks After AAPSU Fires Back

A minister walks back his own words. And in Arunachal Pradesh, that alone tells you everything about who holds the real pressure in this reservation battle. The Remark That Started It All Arunachal Pradesh Minister Nyato Dukam found himself in deep political water after making comments on the state’s highly sensitive 80:20 reservation ratio — … Read more

AAPSU Gives Minister Dukam a 12-Hour Ultimatum: Apologise or Face Our Wrath

AAPSU Gives Minister Dukam a 12-Hour Ultimatum: Apologise or Face Our Wrath

When a minister who’s supposed to lead the charge on reservation reform starts sounding like the opposition — people notice. And in Arunachal Pradesh, the students’ union has had enough. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) came out swinging on July 11, issuing a sharp public rebuke against Minister Nyato Dukam over his recent … Read more

Arunachal Minister’s Honest Warning: The 80:20 Job Quota Could Collapse in Court

Arunachal Minister's Honest Warning: The 80:20 Job Quota Could Collapse in Court

A senior minister has admitted what many quietly feared — the state’s job reservation policy may not survive a legal challenge. And that admission has set off a storm. The Warning Nobody Wanted to Hear Arunachal Pradesh Industries and IPR Minister Nyato Dukam dropped a political bombshell on Friday when he openly cautioned that the … Read more

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: Cancel the Kachari ST Meeting or Face the Consequences

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: Cancel the Kachari ST Meeting or Face the Consequences

The warning couldn’t be clearer — and Itanagar’s government better be listening. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has thrown down the gauntlet, telling the state government in no uncertain terms to cancel a July 13 consultation on granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Kachari community — or watch the agitation escalate to a … Read more

“Don’t Touch Our Tribal Framework” — HRA Joins AAPSU in Demanding Cancellation of Kachari ST Meeting

"Don't Touch Our Tribal Framework" — HRA Joins AAPSU in Demanding Cancellation of Kachari ST Meeting

A powerful alliance is forming in Arunachal Pradesh. And the state government may want to pay close attention before July 13 arrives. HRA Throws Its Weight Behind AAPSU The Human Rights of Arunachal (HRA) has come out firmly in support of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), backing their demand to scrap the state … Read more

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: “Cancel the July 13 Meeting or Face Intensified Opposition”

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: "Cancel the July 13 Meeting or Face Intensified Opposition"

The students’ union is not mincing words — and the state government would do well to listen. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union has thrown its full weight against a state government plan to hold a consultative meeting on whether the Kachari community of Namsai and Changlang districts should be granted Scheduled Tribe status in … Read more

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: No Deal, No Compromise on 80:20 Reservation Ratio

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: No Deal, No Compromise on 80:20 Reservation Ratio

The students of Arunachal Pradesh aren’t blinking. And they want the government to know it. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has once again slammed the table on the controversial 80:20 job reservation ratio — this time leaving zero room for doubt. The Union has made its position crystal clear: the policy must go, … Read more

Brawl at Naharlagun Railway Station: Workers Union and Tender Owners Lock Horns Over Labour Rights

Brawl at Naharlagun Railway Station: Workers Union and Tender Owners Lock Horns Over Labour Rights

A routine inspection at Naharlagun Railway Station turned ugly on Monday when a heated confrontation broke out between a workers’ union and tender owners — exposing a simmering dispute over who gets to work on Arunachal Pradesh’s railway platforms. What Sparked the Clash? Tension gripped Naharlagun Railway Station after members of the All Arunachal Pradesh … Read more

PPA Opposes Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act Enforcement

PPA Opposes Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act Enforcement

The People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) has voiced strong opposition to the enforcement of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act. This development, reported on June 13, 2026, highlights ongoing discussions about balancing legal measures with social harmony in the state. At a glance PPA, a BJP ally under NEDA, called for suspension of the … Read more

AAPSU Demands Major Reforms to Protect Indigenous Rights

Young leaders in Arunachal Pradesh are once again raising their voices for their communities. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has made a clear appeal for stronger steps to protect indigenous rights in the state. Their latest statement focuses on fixing unfair practices in government hiring and improving how the state is run. This … Read more