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Demanding that the Centre put an end to what she called a "heartless game," Banerjee reiterated that Bengal would "never allow NRC" and would protect the dignity and rights of its people.

Manipur MLA urges Amit Shah for NRC, removal of bogus voters before delimitation exercise

Rajkumar Imo Singh said NRC was necessary to identify genuine citizens of the country and Manipur, and added that the "step is fundamental to ensuring that representation within the democratic structure is reserved solely for bona fide citizens".

Supreme Court holds Assam is a special case when it comes to citizenship

Landmark verdict upholds critical part of 1985 ‘Assam Accord’ by pointing out there was a rational basis to carve out a niche for the state. Apex court also upholds the right of the State to deport illegal immigrants 

'Will be very strict': Assam CM says Aadhaar won't be issued without NRC application number

According to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Centre has given the right to the state governments to decide on whether an Aadhaar card can be issued to an individual or not

Will not accept CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she will not allow implementation of the CAA, NRC and the Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal.

Rajnath Singh assures citizenship security, criticizes misinformation by Oppn on CAA and NRC

"Opposition has no agenda. They create various misconceptions, and are misleading the nation on Citizenship Amendment Act. Nobody is going to lose their citizenship due to CAA," said Rajnath Singh

Challenge BJP to cross even 200 seats; won't allow CAA in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee, the TMC supremo, slammed the opposition bloc INDIA partners — CPI(M) and Congress– for ”joining hands with the BJP” in West Bengal

Process to unlock biometrics can begin with CAA implementation: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces that with the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, biometrics of those frozen during the NRC update can be unlocked.

'NRC, CAA are different', 'CAA law will never be taken back': Top quotes from Amit Shah's interview

Shah dismissed the Opposition's criticism of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), arguing that their focus on political gains overlooks the importance of national security, as evidenced by their comments on surgical and air strikes.

CAA linked to NRC, won't allow detention camps in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

The TMC supremo said she doesn't want detention camps in West Bengal, like those in Assam.

Modi Government Notifies Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Implementation Rules | What Do They Say?

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Monday announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The move to notify the rules of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act came before the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. What does the rule say? Watch to find out.

UCC, NRC have potential to divide society, Karnataka people will reject BJP proposals says Congress leader P Chidambaram

On reports of former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakaumar attempting to outdo each other for the post of CM, Chidambaram said both are senior and responsible leaders of the Congress.

Will never allow NRC in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

"No one has to worry about citizenship. That (NRC) won't happen here (in West Bengal). I am the guarantor," Banerjee said at an administrative review meeting here.

Festering wounds of CAA protests keep citizenship issue alive in Assam

The agitation in Assam had turned violent, with five people losing their lives in police firing and KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi and four others being arrested.

Ensure your name on voter list to avoid detention under garb of enforcing NRC: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee was addressing a programme organised by the state government to distribute land 'pattas' (documents) to marginalised families from all districts.

No decision on nationwide NRC yet: Govt in Lok Sabha

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said that The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) was notified on December 12, 2019 and had come into force on January 10, 2020 and the people covered under the CAA may apply for citizenship after the rules are notified.

NRC will have no impact on Gorkhas: Amit Shah

Amit Shah, during an address after a roadshow in Kalimpong, said as long as the Narendra Modi-led BJP government is there at the Centre, no Gorkha will be harmed.

Opinion: BJP banks on welfare and infra record in Assam to offset NRC, CAA backlash

State GDP growth matches national trend line, but high unemployment rates stand out as big worry

Opinion: Fear of being a minority at home defines Assam’s complex ethno-nationalistic politics

Elections aside, the lurking fear that illegal immigrants will determine the state’s political future continue to the occupy Assamese mindspace

RGI turns down Assam govt's request to financially support pending NRC work beyond March 31

Guwahati, Mar 27 The Registrar General of India (RGI) has turned down a request of the Assam government to continue financial support for complet..

NRC correction, flood control, protection of rights find place in BJP's poll manifesto for Assam

The party also made 'ten commitments' in the manifesto -- one of which is initiation of a process to "correct and reconcile" the entries made as part of the Supreme Court- mandated National Register of Citizens exercise, as it seeks to "protect genuine Indian citizens and exclude all illegal immigrants".

Exclusive | Repairing Indo-Bangla ties key focus of PM's first foreign visit since the pandemic

Modi's visit to Bangladesh this week is expected to seal diplomatic cracks that appeared in the relationship over the past 2-years due to the debate over the CAA and the NRC exercise. It may also shore up support for the BJP in West Bengal assembly elections.

No decision yet on nationwide NRC: Centre tells Rajya Sabha

Replying to another question, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said there is no provision of detention centres under the Citizenship Act, 1955.

NRC in Assam: Final list not yet prepared, Coordinator tells Gauhati High Court

Assam's National Register of Citizens coordinator has told the Gauhati High Court that the Registrar General of India has been silent on the final publication of the list for which it is the only authority to take action.