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National Register of Citizens

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a register containing the names of all genuine Indian citizens. It was first prepared in 1951 and is currently being updated in the state of Assam. The process of updating the NRC involves verifying the citizenship status of each individual residing in the state based on a set of specified criteria.

Name National Register of Citizens (NRC)
Country India
Objective To identify illegal immigrants in the state of Assam and maintain a database of Indian citizens in the state
Assam Accord 1985
Implementation 2013 (first pilot project), 2015 (second pilot project), 2019 (final list published)
Citizenship Verification Process Based on pre-1971 documents like the National Register of Citizens of 1951 and electoral rolls up to March 24, 1971
Controversies Allegations of discrimination against religious minorities, concerns over the exclusion of genuine citizens and the inclusion of illegal immigrants, and fears of statelessness and detention
The updating of the NRC in Assam is being carried out under the supervision of the Supreme Court of India. The process involves the collection of data from various sources, such as government records and personal documents, to establish the citizenship status of individuals.

The NRC has been a controversial issue in India, with concerns raised about its potential to exclude genuine citizens and discriminate against minority groups. The updating process in Assam has led to protests and criticism from various quarters.

The final list of the updated NRC was published in Assam in 2019. The list excluded over 1.9 million people, who were deemed ineligible for Indian citizenship. However, the NRC has not been implemented in any other state in India so far.


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