Arunachal MLA Writes to Arvind Kejriwal, Seeks Help for NE Indians Stranded in Delhi

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh MLA and veteran Congress leader Ninong Ering has urged Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to ensure the safety and security of Northeast Indian students who are stranded in the national capital.

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"Students have been harassed for not being able to pay rent. I am receiving messages and calls from many students of Delhi University, who are originally from the Northeastern states of India, are facing financial hardships during this lockdown. Many students have lost their part-time job and can no longer afford even basic living costs", Ering said.

Ering said that many students of Delhi University, who are originally from the North-eastern states of India, are facing financial hardships during this lockdown and that many students have lost their part time jobs and can no longer afford even basic living costs.

"Unfortunately, over a thousand of students from Northeast are stranded here and are unable to leave Delhi because of this lockdown. The North East Students' Cells of most of the prominent colleges of Delhi University have already written many letters to the respective Chief Ministers of the North-eastern states to help their students", the Arunchal MLA informed Kejriwal in his letter.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Delhi government has asked the landlords not to demand rent for at least one month. According to the order, if the landlord forces any student to vacate the premises, he or she will be liable for action according to the 'Disaster Management Act, 2005'.

"Even the Chief Minister earlier has expressed his concern and asked the landlords not to harass, if the rent is not paid and added that if the tenant fails to pay the rent, Delhi Government will compensate for it. However, in spite of this many of the students are facing harassment, if they are not able to pay the rent", Ering said.

Ering urged the Delhi CM to take proper steps to implement rent waiver and keep the Northeast India 'children' safe in Delhi. "Would request everyone to co-operate with each other during Covid19 crisis. It's tough time and we are in this together", Ering added in his letter.

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