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Union home minister Rajnath Singh has sought to assuage minorities in Assam that all will not be lost for them if their names are not included in the NRC now being updated.
■ Tension over NRC release in Assam
“The government wants to make it clear that the NRC to be published on 30th July is only a draft. After draft
I will like to assure everyone that the NRC exercise is being carried out in a totally impartial, transparent and meticulous manner and will continue to be so. At every stage of the process, adequate opportunity of being heard is given to all persons. The entire process is being conducted according to law and due procedure is being followed
publication, adequate opportunity for claims and objections will be available,” Rajnath Singh said in a written statement. “All claims and objections will be duly examined. Adequate opportunity of being heard will be given before disposal of claims and objections. Only thereafter, final NRC will be published. ”
He said the NRC is being updated in Assam in accordance with the Assam Accord signed on 15th August, 1985. “The entire process is being carried out as per directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court which is constantly monitoring the process.”
“I will like to assure everyone that the NRC exercise is being carried out in a totally impartial, transparent and meticulous manner and will continue to be so. At every stage of the process, adequate opportunity of being heard is given to all persons. The entire process is being conducted according to law and due procedure is being followed,” the home minister said.
He said: “We will ensure that every individual gets justice and is treated in a humane manner. All individuals will have sufficient opportunity for all remedies available under the law.”
The Government wants to make it clear that the NRC to be published on 30th July is only a draft. After draft publication, adequate opportunity for claims and objections will be available.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 22, 2018
Rajnath Singh also allayed fears of detention of those whose names are not included in the NRC.
“The Citizenship Rules provide that any person who is not satisfied with the outcome of claims and objections can appeal in the Foreigner’s Tribunal,” he said, adding: “Thus, there is no question of anyone being put in a detention centre after the publication of NRC.”
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He said the Assam government has been asked to ensure that law & order is maintained and no one is allowed to take law into their hands and all possible arrangements are made to ensure safety and security for all.
“There is no reason for panic or fear. No person will be allowed to be harassed. Central Government will provide all necessary help to the Govt. of Assam in this regard.” ■
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