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158 persecuted minorities receive Indian citizenship in Ahmedabad under CAA
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 12:47 AM
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In Ahmedabad, 158 individuals from persecuted minority communities were granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act. Beneficiaries said the move restored their dignity.
In Ahmedabad, authorities granted Indian citizenship to 158 individuals belonging to persecuted minority communities. The grant was made under the provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act.
During the process, the beneficiaries expressed that the legislation had restored their dignity. They conveyed this sentiment to the Bhaskar newspaper.
This development highlights the ongoing implementation of the CAA in the state of Gujarat. Officials confirmed that the applicants met the eligibility criteria set by the act.
During the process, the beneficiaries expressed that the legislation had restored their dignity. They conveyed this sentiment to the Bhaskar newspaper.
This development highlights the ongoing implementation of the CAA in the state of Gujarat. Officials confirmed that the applicants met the eligibility criteria set by the act.