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Politics
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Hands Citizenship Certificates to 319 Displaced Residents in Rajkot
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🗓 16 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi officially handed Indian citizenship certificates to 319 persons displaced by recent floods, in a ceremony held in Rajkot.
In Rajkot, Gujarat, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented Indian citizenship certificates to 319 individuals who lost their homes during the recent floods. The ceremony, attended by local officials, marked the culmination of a state‑run effort to regularise the legal status of those displaced.
The flood‑affected families had been living in temporary shelters for months, and many lacked proper documentation to access government schemes. By issuing citizenship certificates, the administration aims to facilitate their access to welfare benefits, education and employment opportunities.
State authorities said the distribution is part of a broader rehabilitation programme that includes housing reconstruction and livelihood support. Officials indicated that similar initiatives will be extended to other affected districts in the coming weeks.
The event underscores the Gujarat government's focus on swift administrative relief for disaster‑hit citizens, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive governance.
The flood‑affected families had been living in temporary shelters for months, and many lacked proper documentation to access government schemes. By issuing citizenship certificates, the administration aims to facilitate their access to welfare benefits, education and employment opportunities.
State authorities said the distribution is part of a broader rehabilitation programme that includes housing reconstruction and livelihood support. Officials indicated that similar initiatives will be extended to other affected districts in the coming weeks.
The event underscores the Gujarat government's focus on swift administrative relief for disaster‑hit citizens, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive governance.