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Assam: 70 Apply for Citizenship Under New Law, 6 Granted
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🗓 07 Jul 2026, 02:01 AM
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The government has reported that 70 individuals have applied for citizenship in Assam under a new law, with six applications having been approved so far.
In Assam, the government has disclosed that 70 applications have been received for citizenship under a recently enacted law. Out of these submissions, the authorities have granted citizenship to six individuals.
This development marks the initial phase of the citizenship process under the new legislation in the state. The numbers indicate a preliminary uptake of the provisions made available by the law.
Further details regarding the specific criteria for approval and the demographic profile of those granted citizenship have not been elaborated upon in the initial report.
This development marks the initial phase of the citizenship process under the new legislation in the state. The numbers indicate a preliminary uptake of the provisions made available by the law.
Further details regarding the specific criteria for approval and the demographic profile of those granted citizenship have not been elaborated upon in the initial report.