Assam NRC

National Register of Citizens must move ahead, opposition to it is for parochial gains

The opposition to the NRC is opportunistic and is coming from politicians who have repeatedly raised the illegal immigrant issue.

Aug 01, 2018, 20:24 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee booked for making 'civil war' remarks over Assam NRC

The TMC leader had on Tuesday warned that the exclusion of 40 lakh people from the NRC in Assam would lead to a “civil war”.

Aug 01, 2018, 17:07 PM IST

Amid Assam NRC draft row, Mamata Banerjee meets top politicos in Delhi

The TMC chief is inviting the Opposition for a mega anti-BJP rally to be held in Kolkata on January 19 next year.

Aug 01, 2018, 14:40 PM IST

Rupa Ganguly attacks Mamata Banerjee, says bloodbath and civil war already on in West Bengal

Rupa Ganguly's reaction came two days after Mamata Banerjee had launched a scathing attack and alleged that the NRC exercise in Assam was done with a 'political motive' to divide people and warned that it would lead to bloodbath and a civil war in the country.

Aug 01, 2018, 13:42 PM IST

A CM should not provoke for civil war: Assam Congress leader on Mamata's remark​

Assam Congress chief on Wednesday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying that the latter should not provoke for a civil war. Condemning Banerjee's remark, Ripun Bora said that the state is absolutely peaceful and the move would hardly have any impact on Assam.

Aug 01, 2018, 12:29 PM IST

Assam NRC: BJP youth wing activist files FIR against Mamata Banerjee over 'civil war', 'bloodbath' remarks

The Trinamool Congress also dared the BJP to try implementing NRC in West Bengal and said it can never come to power in the state.

Aug 01, 2018, 11:37 AM IST

Religious group followers stage 'rail roko andolan' in West Bengal, protest against Assam's NRC list

Assam has come under fire following the release of the final draft of Assam's NRC which excluded more than 40 lakh people, terming them as 'illegal immigrants'.

Aug 01, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

Monsoon Session of Parliament, Day 10: Live updates

Uproar by opposition parties over Assam NRC is expected to continue in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the 10th day of Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Aug 01, 2018, 10:18 AM IST

Only India citizens allowed to vote: Election Commission on NRC row in Assam

The Commission has asked its poll machinery in the state to ensure that all eligible voters are included in electoral roll during summary revision next year.

Aug 01, 2018, 07:19 AM IST

Mamata warns of civil war over Assam NRC draft, Amit Shah calls it vote-bank politics

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said that NRC in Assam will lead to a bloodbath but Amit Shah has hit back saying vote-bank politics is deplorable.

Jul 31, 2018, 20:38 PM IST

SC says no coercive action against those not in Assam NRC, asks government for SOP

The apex court has said that authorities will have to follow the legal process on the issue and give due opportunity to the residents whose names are left out of the NRC.

Jul 31, 2018, 15:20 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee to visit Delhi today, seeks appointment with Rajnath Singh to discuss Assam NRC issue

Lashing out at the Centre over Assam citizens' list, she called it an attempt to isolate Bengalis, Biharis and Hindus out of the state.

Jul 31, 2018, 09:46 AM IST

ULFA (Independent) chief Paresh Baruah in final draft Assam NRC

Separatist ULFA (Independent) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah's name was in the final draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) on Monday. His name had also appeared in the first draft published on the intervening night on December 31-January 1.

Jul 31, 2018, 08:19 AM IST

ULFA (Independent) chief Paresh Baruah in final draft Assam NRC

Separatist ULFA (Independent) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah's name was in the final draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) on Monday. His name had also appeared in the first draft published on the intervening night on December 31-January 1.

Jul 31, 2018, 08:19 AM IST

Amid BJP call for West Bengal NRC, TMC to send delegation to Assam for assessing ground reality

Names of 40.07 lakh applicants did not find a place in Assam NRC released on Monday. 

Jul 31, 2018, 06:49 AM IST

Will publish West Bengal NRC if voted to power: State BJP chief

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on Monday said the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be published, on the lines of the one in Assam, if the saffron party was voted to power in the state.

Jul 31, 2018, 06:23 AM IST

Assam NRC deliberate attempt to target Bengalis, Biharis and Hindus: Mamata Banerjee

Names of 40.07 lakh applicants did not find a place in the Assam NRC, touted to be a proof of Assamese identity.

Jul 30, 2018, 13:24 PM IST

What is Centre's role, Rajnath Singh hits back at Opposition over uproar on Assam's NRC data

Names of over 40 lakh residents have not been included in the NRC that was released by the state government on Monday. 

Jul 30, 2018, 13:13 PM IST

Not named in Assam's National Register of Citizens? Here is what you can do

Every person whose name was in the first draft but is missing from the final draft will be given an individual letter to file the claim for her/his non-inclusion during claims and objections.

Jul 30, 2018, 12:06 PM IST