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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
TopicNational Register of Citizens

Topic: National Register of Citizens

NRC exercise will be smooth, there’ll be no hue and cry: Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Ruhi Tewari -
Sarma says those who migrated illegally after 1971 will "just disappear", days ahead of the release of Assam's citizen register. 

Ensure justice for Hindu migrants during NRC drive, Vishva Hindu Parishad tells govt

Pragya Kaushika -
Assam’s VHP writes to parliamentary panel on citizenship bill, says Hindu immigrants without proper documents must not be harassed.

After SC allows NRC deadline extension, Assam says final draft will be out ‘100% by 30 July’

Ruhi Tewari -
Final draft was due 30 June but state coordinator had sought extension on grounds that flood had affected NRC work.

Fear, faith and pragmatism: Assam Muslims’ range of reactions to first NRC draft

Ruhi Tewari -
The religious undertone to the issue has made all Muslims in Assam wary of the exercise. Many are insecure, but some look at it with optimism.

It’s clear NRC isn’t enough to protect Assam’s indigenous population

Upamanyu Hazarika -
There is an urgent need for protective legislations which can bar illegal immigrants from acquiring land and enjoying other government benefits.

Uneasy political game to claim credit for NRC update in Assam

Ruhi Tewari -
First draft of National Register of Citizens released; BJP pushing for it since it came to power in 2016, Congress says NRC update was its brainchild.
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