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The 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Riots were a series of riots that occurred between 21 February to 25 February, mainly around areas surrounding the state capital (Itanagar). The riots stemmed from a 48 hour general strike (bandh) issued on the 21 of February by a conglomeration of student unions and others,opposing the proposed PRC bill in the State Assembly.

Background
The issue of Permanent Residence Certificate had been long overdue in the State Affairs, non- APST's living in the Namsai and Changlang were demanding the State government for speedy resolution of the case.

A Joint High Power Committee was formed and Nabam Rebia was named the Chair person. The committee over the months had multiple discussions with stake holders, student unions and NGO's. It came to conlcusion around Mid February and the consensus seemed to be the granting of PRC to non-APST around Changalng and Namsai residing prior to 1968, and would not be granted ST in the State.

The State Government of Arunachal Pradesh on the recommendations of the Joint High Power Committee was supposed to table the issue for discussion in the Legislative Assembly on 21 of February. Public hysteria rose as rumors began circulating that the proposed bill would be passed.