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Assam Grants Citizenship to 6 Under CAA, Identifies 1.7 Lakh Foreigners
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Jul 2026, 05:02 AM
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Assam has officially granted citizenship to six individuals under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The state has also identified approximately 1.7 lakh individuals as foreigners.
In a significant development in Assam, the state government has extended citizenship to six individuals under the provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This marks a concrete implementation of the law within the state.
Alongside this, Assam's authorities have identified a substantial number of individuals, estimated at 1.7 lakh, as foreigners. This identification process is a key component of the state's efforts to manage its population and address issues related to illegal immigration.
The dual actions highlight the ongoing administrative focus on citizenship and foreign national identification within Assam.
Alongside this, Assam's authorities have identified a substantial number of individuals, estimated at 1.7 lakh, as foreigners. This identification process is a key component of the state's efforts to manage its population and address issues related to illegal immigration.
The dual actions highlight the ongoing administrative focus on citizenship and foreign national identification within Assam.