Rakhine and Central Government

: The Rakhine, who are Buddhists, are in the majority, according to Deutsche Welle. The Rakhine community as a whole feels culturally discriminated, economically exploited, and politically sidelined by the central government, which is dominated by ethnic Burmese. They have a population of around one million people, but they are not the largest group in this state. In this particular context, the Rohingyas are perceived by the Rakhine people as additional competitors for resources and a threat to their own identity, which is the main cause of tension in the state and has led to numerous armed conflicts between the two groups. This has created more animosities between the two ethnic groups. Furthermore, the Rakhines feel politically betrayed, as the Rohingyas do not vote for their parties. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.