Indefinite bandh in Arunachal Pradesh's Lekang over recruitment eligibility rules

An indefinite bandh began in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district on Friday morning. Protests erupted over new uniform eligibility criteria for government recruitment. These new rules mandate indigenous status and language proficiency for applicants. Protesters fear the policy threatens livelihoods of non-APST residents. Discussions are scheduled to defuse the tension and address concerns.