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Assam left out of next phase of SIR by Election Commission; here’s why
Assam

Assam left out of next phase of SIR by Election Commission; here’s why

EC pauses Assam's SIR process amid NRC re-verification plea and special citizenship provisions under Section 6A.
BJP leader urges NRC in West Garo Hills, warns of ‘mini Bangladesh’ threat
North East

BJP leader urges NRC in West Garo Hills, warns of ‘mini Bangladesh’ threat

Alleging demographic imbalance, BJP leader Peterjob Sangma has urged an NRC exercise in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills
Against 12 applications, just 3 get citizenship under CAA in Assam: CM Sarma
Assam

Against 12 applications, just 3 get citizenship under CAA in Assam: CM Sarma

The Chief Minister says CAA irrelevant now, with only 12 applicants against projected lakhs once feared by opponents
CPI(M) demands NRC finalisation before electoral roll revision in Assam
Assam

CPI(M) demands NRC finalisation before electoral roll revision in Assam

The party also opposed the state’s move to halt Aadhaar enrolment for adults from October.
CM Sarma says eviction drive planned in Margherita, land rights for indigenous people
Assam

CM Sarma says eviction drive planned in Margherita, land rights for indigenous...

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also accused outsiders of fueling unrest and vowed to protect Upper Assam’s demographic balance.
Supreme Court to hear plea for NRC re-verification in Assam
Assam

Supreme Court to hear plea for NRC re-verification in Assam

The petition added that loopholes in the verification process had allowed the inclusion of ineligible persons while excluding genuine Indian citizens.
Assam Andolan echoes: AASU urges EC to prepare voter list free of foreigners
Assam

Assam Andolan echoes: AASU urges EC to prepare voter list free of foreigners

AASU chief adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya stressed the need for proper modalities and NRC-based corrections.
NESO demands NRC across Northeast, clampdown on Bangladesh border
North East

NESO demands NRC across Northeast, clampdown on Bangladesh border

The students’ body slammed the BJP-led Assam government for alleged failing to follow-up earlier NIA crackdowns on suspected infiltrators
Over 13L names in NRC without verification, claims ex-coordinator
Assam

Over 13L names in NRC without verification, claims ex-coordinator

Sample verification in areas like Dalgaon and Baghbar are found around 40 percent error.
Ex-NRC chief flags foreigners in Assam voter list, recommends ‘family tree’ audit
Assam

Ex-NRC chief flags foreigners in Assam voter list, recommends ‘family tree’...

The ex-NRC chief pointed out that the procedure of verification adopted in NRC may also be tried for creating a flawless voter list for Assam.
Constitutional amendment needed to safeguard indigenous people of Assam: AASU
Assam

Constitutional amendment needed to safeguard indigenous people of Assam: AASU

The AASU chief adviser said that the Supreme Court has disposed of petitions regarding the re-verification of the NRC.
AASU urges Centre, state to move Supreme Court for fresh NRC re-verification
Assam

AASU urges Centre, state to move Supreme Court for fresh NRC re-verification

AASU would soon file a fresh petition in the apex court & urged the state government to do the same
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