The British colonization, partition of India during independence, rapid urbanization, and increased movement of people have led to the influx of migrant settlers from various cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in Meghalaya. This has contributed to the city's evolution as a diverse hub of many cultures. However, the indigenous tribals of the state have exhibited a growing inclination to reject and marginalize non-tribal settlers through the promotion of a sons of the soil policy. Despite a higher rate of out-migration and a decrease in the proportion of non-tribal individuals in the state's population, there is a prevailing perception of increased in-migration, fueled by indigenous tribal groups and political parties. This perception leads to tensions surrounding the concepts of insider-outsider and belonging. Sigmund Freud and Abraham Maslow acknowledged the innate human need for a sense of belonging, but Roy Baumeister and Mark Leary's research significantly contributed to the theoretical understanding of the concept of belonging. The concept of 'belonging' has become a topic of interest and investigation in various fields of study. This study aims to examine the literary works to illustrate how the process of marginalization and the struggle for acceptance are manifested and encountered by non-indigenous residents.