Over 40 lakh left out of draft NRC in Assam
Rahul Karmakar GUWAHATI, JULY 31, 2018 00:00 IST
UPDATED: JULY 31, 2018 05:11 IST
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On tenterhooks:Security forces keep vigil as villagers wait to verify their names on the National Register of Citizens draft, in Morigaon district of Assam on Monday.Ritu Raj Konwar
On tenterhooks:Security forces keep vigil as villagers wait to verify their names on the National Register of Citizens draft, in Morigaon district of Assam on Monday.Ritu Raj Konwar
People whose names are missing have till September 28 to file claimsState remains calm, and no incidentsof violence have been reportedIssue rocks Parliament; Mamata Banerjee alleges ‘vote bank politics’
More than 40 lakh of the 3.29 crore applicants in Assam were left out of the complete draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), which was published on Monday. The five year exercise was completed at a cost of Rs. 1,220 crore.
The draft NRC was released in Guwahati by Registrar General of India Sailesh and NRC State Coordinator Prateek Hajela in the presence of Joint Director (Northeast) in the Ministry of Home Affairs Satyendra Garg.
While the publication of the list triggered a political row in Parliament, the situation in Assam remained largely peaceful, with thousands lining up at NRC Nagarik Seva Kendras (NSKs) to check their status.
Soon after the list was released, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at the Centre, accusing it of resorting to “vote bank politics”. “This divide and rule policy will finish the country,” she said at a press conference in Kolkata.
Including first list
As many as 3,29,91,384 people had applied and the applications of 2,89,83,677 were accepted, said Mr. Sailesh.
The final draft included the names of 1.9 crore applicants who were listed in the first draft published on December 31, 2017.
“The remaining 40,007,707 applicants, whose names didn't figure in the list will be given ample opportunity through a process of claims and objections till September 28, and their citizenship status will not be questioned till the final, error-free draft is prepared,” Mr. Sailesh said.
Mr. Sailesh and Mr. Hajela, however, did not specify when the final draft would be prepared. But they indicated the period for claims and objections could be extended by a month.
Those not on the list include 2.48 lakh Doubtful-voters (D-voters) and their siblings and descendants.
‘List not final’
“The process has been completely transparent, fair, objective and meticulously carried out,” Mr. Sailesh said.
Reiterating that the list released was only a draft and not the final one, he said, “Those not in the draft will get ample opportunity with adequate time to establish their citizenship claim. People who lack knowledge will be provided assistance. Full justice will be meted to all.”
Over 40 Lakh Left Out of Assam NRC Final Draft; Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Protests
"No genuine Indian citizen should have any fear," said the registrar general, while talking of people who had been left out of the list.
Over 40 Lakh Left Out of Assam NRC Final Draft; Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Protests
Security personnel guard the NRC office in Guwahati ahead of the release of the final draft. Credit: PTI
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Guwahati: The much-anticipated second and final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published today with 2.9 crore names out of the total 3.29 crore applicants in Assam, said registrar general of India Sailesh in Guwahati.
The names of 40.07 lakh applicants did not find a place in the historic document, touted to be proof of Assamese identity.
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after members of the opposition voiced vociferous disagreement with the number of names left out.
No sooner had the House mourned the death of a former member and listed papers presented, TMC members led by their leader Derek O’Brien were up on their feet raising the issue.
SP members and some from the Congress too started raising the issue leading to a din.
Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu first said he had not received any notice and later said that some members had met him expressing desire to raise the NRC issue.
“I myself have requested the home minister to come (to respond to members’ concern),” he said adding he was ready for a discussion.
As unrelenting members moved to the aisle, he warned that House proceedings would be adjourned if they did not return to their seats.
“I am ready for discussions. I want the home minister to respond. What (more do) you want,” he said. “The home minister is here. He will respond.” Home minister Rajnath Singh was present in the House.
As members moved into the well of the House, Naidu to adjourned proceedings till noon.
Out of 3.29 crore applicants, 2.89 crore have been found eligible for inclusion in the complete draft of NRC, that was released in Guwahati this morning. This meant that the names of 40.07 lakh have been left out.
Earlier, the House mourned the passing away of N Thangaraj Pandian, a former member of Rajya Sabha.
Pandian, who represented the state of Tamil Nadu from June 1992 to June 1998 in the Upper House, passed away on July 17, 2017 at the age of 61 years, Naidu said reading out an obituary reference.
Members stood in their places as a mark of respect for the departed soul.
The first draft of the NRC was published during the intervening night of December 31 and January 1 this year, containing 1.9 crore names.
“This is a historic day for India and Assam. The exercise is unparalleled in size. It is a legal process done under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court,” said Sailesh at a press conference.
The exercise was carried out in a transparent, fair, objective manner, he stated.
The NRC was meant to include the names of all Indian citizens who have been residing in Assam since before March 25, 1971.
Talking about people whose names did not appear in the final draft, Sailesh said, “The process for making claims and objections will begin on August 30 and continue till September 28. Adequate and ample scope will be given to people for making objections. No genuine Indian citizen should have any fear.”
The application process for the NRC started in May 2015 and a total of 6.5 crore documents were received from 68.27 lakh families across Assam, he added.
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Assam NRC: The government said those left out can file appeals against the NRC list
GUWAHATI: Around 40 lakh people in Assam have been left out of a draft list of citizens released today, and face deportation if they cannot prove their citizenship. The state's National Register of Citizens or NRC has been updated for the first time since 1951 to account for illegal migration from neighbouring Bangladesh. Releasing the updated list, officials underscored that no one would be deported or arrested as this is only a draft. The recount is seen by critics as a move to target Assam's Muslim population on the pretext of weeding out Bangladeshi migrants. Thousands of central forces are in the state to prevent any unrest over the new list. "Some people are unnecessarily trying to create an atmosphere of fear... This is a draft and not the final list," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
Here are the top 10 updates in the Assam NRC issue:
"Based on this draft no reference case will be sent to the foreigner tribunal or put in a detention centre," said Satyendra Garg, home ministry officer in charge of the northeast. In a statement, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked people to refrain from making "inflammatory" remarks.
Of 3.29 crore people who had applied for their names to be included, 2.89 crore have made it to the revised citizen's list. The rest face the prospect of being declared illegal and sent out unless they can satisfy the doubts of the authorities.
Claims and objections from those left out of the citizen's list will be taken up from August 30 to September 28, said officials. "Adequate and ample scope will be given to people for making objections. No genuine Indian citizen should have any fear," said Registrar General of India, Sailesh.
It is not clear whether these 40 lakh will be eligible to vote in next year's national election. "The Election Commission will decide," said an official.
The register counts only those as Assam citizens who can prove that they were living in the state on or before March 21, 1971.
The list has been updated to include descendants of those in the state in 1951 -- when the first census took place -- or those who were in Assam's electoral rolls as of March 24, 1971.
The descendants of those who can prove citizenship till March 24, 1971, will also be considered Indian citizens. So will those who arrived between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, and registered themselves with the Foreigners Registration Regional Officer.
The first draft of the NRC was published on January 1, with 1.9 crore names. Earlier this month, officials said there were anomalies in the documents of 1.5 lakh people, a third of them women.
The centre has sent around 23,000 paramilitary troops to Assam and neighbouring Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, to prevent any flare-up.
Applications for inclusion into the National Register for Citizens started in May 2015 and documents were received from around 68 lakh families across Assam.
He will be produced in the court again later in the day, the official said.
More time for filing claims
Vijaita Singh NEW DELHI, JULY 31, 2018 00:00 IST
UPDATED: JULY 31, 2018 05:11 IST
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The Centre on Monday said it had tweaked rules so that the 40 lakh applicants left out of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens in Assam get enough time to file “claims and objections” to prove their residency.
A senior Home Ministry official said the process to file claims and objections, which should have been initiated immediately after the final draft was published, will instead commence on August 31 and end on September 30. The official said if the need arises, the window could be extended for another month.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that Monday’s list was “only a draft and not the final NRC.”
‘Impartial process’
“Everyone will have full opportunity to file claims and objections as per provision in law. Only after the disposal of claims and objections, the final NRC will be published. Some people are unnecessarily trying to create an atmosphere of fear.... Some misinformation is also being spread. NRC process has been done impartially. Some people may not have been able to submit necessary documents. They will get full opportunity through Claims and Objections process,” he said.
The Minister told the Lok Sabha that the entire process was monitored by the Supreme Court and Centre had little role to play.
Rahul Karmakar GUWAHATI, JULY 31, 2018 00:00 IST
UPDATED: JULY 31, 2018 05:11 IST
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On tenterhooks:Security forces keep vigil as villagers wait to verify their names on the National Register of Citizens draft, in Morigaon district of Assam on Monday.Ritu Raj Konwar
On tenterhooks:Security forces keep vigil as villagers wait to verify their names on the National Register of Citizens draft, in Morigaon district of Assam on Monday.Ritu Raj Konwar
People whose names are missing have till September 28 to file claimsState remains calm, and no incidentsof violence have been reportedIssue rocks Parliament; Mamata Banerjee alleges ‘vote bank politics’
More than 40 lakh of the 3.29 crore applicants in Assam were left out of the complete draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), which was published on Monday. The five year exercise was completed at a cost of Rs. 1,220 crore.
The draft NRC was released in Guwahati by Registrar General of India Sailesh and NRC State Coordinator Prateek Hajela in the presence of Joint Director (Northeast) in the Ministry of Home Affairs Satyendra Garg.
While the publication of the list triggered a political row in Parliament, the situation in Assam remained largely peaceful, with thousands lining up at NRC Nagarik Seva Kendras (NSKs) to check their status.
Soon after the list was released, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at the Centre, accusing it of resorting to “vote bank politics”. “This divide and rule policy will finish the country,” she said at a press conference in Kolkata.
Including first list
As many as 3,29,91,384 people had applied and the applications of 2,89,83,677 were accepted, said Mr. Sailesh.
The final draft included the names of 1.9 crore applicants who were listed in the first draft published on December 31, 2017.
“The remaining 40,007,707 applicants, whose names didn't figure in the list will be given ample opportunity through a process of claims and objections till September 28, and their citizenship status will not be questioned till the final, error-free draft is prepared,” Mr. Sailesh said.
Mr. Sailesh and Mr. Hajela, however, did not specify when the final draft would be prepared. But they indicated the period for claims and objections could be extended by a month.
Those not on the list include 2.48 lakh Doubtful-voters (D-voters) and their siblings and descendants.
‘List not final’
“The process has been completely transparent, fair, objective and meticulously carried out,” Mr. Sailesh said.
Reiterating that the list released was only a draft and not the final one, he said, “Those not in the draft will get ample opportunity with adequate time to establish their citizenship claim. People who lack knowledge will be provided assistance. Full justice will be meted to all.”
Over 40 Lakh Left Out of Assam NRC Final Draft; Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Protests
"No genuine Indian citizen should have any fear," said the registrar general, while talking of people who had been left out of the list.
Over 40 Lakh Left Out of Assam NRC Final Draft; Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Protests
Security personnel guard the NRC office in Guwahati ahead of the release of the final draft. Credit: PTI
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Guwahati: The much-anticipated second and final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published today with 2.9 crore names out of the total 3.29 crore applicants in Assam, said registrar general of India Sailesh in Guwahati.
The names of 40.07 lakh applicants did not find a place in the historic document, touted to be proof of Assamese identity.
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after members of the opposition voiced vociferous disagreement with the number of names left out.
No sooner had the House mourned the death of a former member and listed papers presented, TMC members led by their leader Derek O’Brien were up on their feet raising the issue.
SP members and some from the Congress too started raising the issue leading to a din.
Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu first said he had not received any notice and later said that some members had met him expressing desire to raise the NRC issue.
“I myself have requested the home minister to come (to respond to members’ concern),” he said adding he was ready for a discussion.
As unrelenting members moved to the aisle, he warned that House proceedings would be adjourned if they did not return to their seats.
“I am ready for discussions. I want the home minister to respond. What (more do) you want,” he said. “The home minister is here. He will respond.” Home minister Rajnath Singh was present in the House.
As members moved into the well of the House, Naidu to adjourned proceedings till noon.
Out of 3.29 crore applicants, 2.89 crore have been found eligible for inclusion in the complete draft of NRC, that was released in Guwahati this morning. This meant that the names of 40.07 lakh have been left out.
Earlier, the House mourned the passing away of N Thangaraj Pandian, a former member of Rajya Sabha.
Pandian, who represented the state of Tamil Nadu from June 1992 to June 1998 in the Upper House, passed away on July 17, 2017 at the age of 61 years, Naidu said reading out an obituary reference.
Members stood in their places as a mark of respect for the departed soul.
The first draft of the NRC was published during the intervening night of December 31 and January 1 this year, containing 1.9 crore names.
“This is a historic day for India and Assam. The exercise is unparalleled in size. It is a legal process done under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court,” said Sailesh at a press conference.
The exercise was carried out in a transparent, fair, objective manner, he stated.
The NRC was meant to include the names of all Indian citizens who have been residing in Assam since before March 25, 1971.
Talking about people whose names did not appear in the final draft, Sailesh said, “The process for making claims and objections will begin on August 30 and continue till September 28. Adequate and ample scope will be given to people for making objections. No genuine Indian citizen should have any fear.”
The application process for the NRC started in May 2015 and a total of 6.5 crore documents were received from 68.27 lakh families across Assam, he added.
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Assam NRC: The government said those left out can file appeals against the NRC list
GUWAHATI: Around 40 lakh people in Assam have been left out of a draft list of citizens released today, and face deportation if they cannot prove their citizenship. The state's National Register of Citizens or NRC has been updated for the first time since 1951 to account for illegal migration from neighbouring Bangladesh. Releasing the updated list, officials underscored that no one would be deported or arrested as this is only a draft. The recount is seen by critics as a move to target Assam's Muslim population on the pretext of weeding out Bangladeshi migrants. Thousands of central forces are in the state to prevent any unrest over the new list. "Some people are unnecessarily trying to create an atmosphere of fear... This is a draft and not the final list," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
Here are the top 10 updates in the Assam NRC issue:
"Based on this draft no reference case will be sent to the foreigner tribunal or put in a detention centre," said Satyendra Garg, home ministry officer in charge of the northeast. In a statement, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked people to refrain from making "inflammatory" remarks.
Of 3.29 crore people who had applied for their names to be included, 2.89 crore have made it to the revised citizen's list. The rest face the prospect of being declared illegal and sent out unless they can satisfy the doubts of the authorities.
Claims and objections from those left out of the citizen's list will be taken up from August 30 to September 28, said officials. "Adequate and ample scope will be given to people for making objections. No genuine Indian citizen should have any fear," said Registrar General of India, Sailesh.
It is not clear whether these 40 lakh will be eligible to vote in next year's national election. "The Election Commission will decide," said an official.
The register counts only those as Assam citizens who can prove that they were living in the state on or before March 21, 1971.
The list has been updated to include descendants of those in the state in 1951 -- when the first census took place -- or those who were in Assam's electoral rolls as of March 24, 1971.
The descendants of those who can prove citizenship till March 24, 1971, will also be considered Indian citizens. So will those who arrived between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, and registered themselves with the Foreigners Registration Regional Officer.
The first draft of the NRC was published on January 1, with 1.9 crore names. Earlier this month, officials said there were anomalies in the documents of 1.5 lakh people, a third of them women.
The centre has sent around 23,000 paramilitary troops to Assam and neighbouring Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, to prevent any flare-up.
Applications for inclusion into the National Register for Citizens started in May 2015 and documents were received from around 68 lakh families across Assam.
He will be produced in the court again later in the day, the official said.
More time for filing claims
Vijaita Singh NEW DELHI, JULY 31, 2018 00:00 IST
UPDATED: JULY 31, 2018 05:11 IST
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The Centre on Monday said it had tweaked rules so that the 40 lakh applicants left out of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens in Assam get enough time to file “claims and objections” to prove their residency.
A senior Home Ministry official said the process to file claims and objections, which should have been initiated immediately after the final draft was published, will instead commence on August 31 and end on September 30. The official said if the need arises, the window could be extended for another month.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that Monday’s list was “only a draft and not the final NRC.”
‘Impartial process’
“Everyone will have full opportunity to file claims and objections as per provision in law. Only after the disposal of claims and objections, the final NRC will be published. Some people are unnecessarily trying to create an atmosphere of fear.... Some misinformation is also being spread. NRC process has been done impartially. Some people may not have been able to submit necessary documents. They will get full opportunity through Claims and Objections process,” he said.
The Minister told the Lok Sabha that the entire process was monitored by the Supreme Court and Centre had little role to play.
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