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"It is a mystery to us as to why, despite information being available in the public domain, the criminal campaign against minority communities underway since 26 May 2023 has seen no action whatsoever being taken by the administration beyond the registration of a case against "unknown persons" after posters were put up."
The former civil servants, as part of the Constitutional Conduct Group, in an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu said The Union government is making "noticeable attempts" to pressure officers to "show exclusive loyalty to the Union.
"We hope you will look into this matter thoroughly and ensure that a project meant for the holistic development of Great Nicobar does not result in the immiseration and ultimate extinction of these highly vulnerable tribal communities."
Noting the "increasing incidents of outright discrimination against Christians", the Constitutional Conduct Group said the Union government is doing little to protect religious minorities.
They said that the project will "destroy one of the most pristine habitats in the country, one which is home to various rare and endemic species, as well as to an extremely vulnerable tribe, the Shompens of Great Nicobar".