Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Citizenship Act Fuels Rush to BJP MLA's Camp in Nadia
People are rushing to a camp run by a BJP leader to apply for Indian citizenship.
They are worried about being sent back to Bangladesh.
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA, allows certain people who came from neighboring countries to become citizens.
Many are seeking help with paperwork at the camp.
Some have lived in India for years, while others came recently.
They hope getting citizenship will help them stay in India and possibly bring their families here.
The BJP leader says the camps are also meant to help people who have not yet applied for citizenship.
People are applying for citizenship at a camp run by BJP MLA Asim Sarkar in Nadia, West Bengal.
Applicants cite fear of deportation as the primary reason for applying.
The camp provides assistance with application forms and document compilation.
Applicants must provide proof of origin and residence, and a character certificate.
The initiative reflects concerns about the CAA and its implications for residents.
- Who
- Individuals seeking citizenship and BJP MLA Asim Sarkar
- What
- Citizenship applications under the CAA
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Nadia, West Bengal
- Why
- Fear of deportation and seeking citizenship
- Location
- Palpara, Nadia, West Bengal
- Initiative
- CAA Enlistment Camp
- Organizer
- BJP MLA Asim Sarkar
- Main Concern
- Fear of deportation
- Number of Applicants
- Approx. 400