“Territorial Displacement and Human Rights: The Chakma community’s struggle for Settlement and Identity in Tripura”

Abstract

The Chakma community’s narrative within Tripura stands as a poignant tale of territorial displacement, persistent struggles for settlement, and the overarching pursuit of identity amidst a complex web of human rights challenges. This abstract endeavours to scrutinize and illuminate the multifaceted struggles faced by the Chakma community in Tripura, particularly focussing on their ordeal concerning territorial displacement, human rights infringements, and the perpetual quest for settlement and identity.
Territorial displacement serves as a pivotal backdrop against which the Chakma community’s narrative unfolds. The paper will delve into the historical context and contemporary implications of their displacement, emphasizing the socio-political, legal, and cultural dimensions that underpin their struggle. It aims to unveil the intricacies of their resettlement challenges, exploring the barriers inhibiting their access to secure settlements and recognition. At the heart of this analysis lies the fundamental question of human rights violations. The study will meticulously examine the spectrum of human rights challenges faced by the Chakma community, ranging from land rights to cultural preservation and political representation. It seeks to dissect the systematic violations and institutional hurdles that impede their pursuit of justice and equality within the Tripura landscape.
Identity, an integral facet of the Chakma narrative, remains under constant negotiation. The paper endeavours to unravel how the struggle for settlement intertwines with the preservation of their cultural identity, language, and heritage. It aims to capture the resilience of the Chakma community in preserving their unique identity amidst the challenges posed by displacement and human rights constraints. Drawing upon interdisciplinary lenses encompassing legal studies, human rights advocacy, and socio-cultural analyses, this research aspires to illuminate the complexities of the Chakma community’s plight aiming to contribute nuanced insights crucial for informed policy discourse and advocacy initiatives that uphold the dignity and rights of the Chakma community in Tripura