Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Assam to Deport Foreigners Despite NRC Listing: Himanta Biswa Sarma
The government in Assam, India, plans to send back people from other countries who are living there illegally, even if their names are on a list meant to show who is a citizen.
The government thinks some people cheated to get their names on the list.
They have already sent some people back, but some were sent back to Assam.
The state government is also asking the Supreme Court to double-check the list to make sure it's accurate.
Assam's government will deport foreigners, even if listed in the NRC.
The NRC, created to identify Indian citizens, has not been officially validated.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited concerns over manipulation in NRC entries.
Recent deportations have occurred, with some individuals returning due to non-acceptance by Bangladesh.
The state government is seeking re-verification of NRC names in the Supreme Court.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the state government.
- What
- Assam's policy of deporting foreigners, regardless of NRC status.
- When
- Announced on June 11, 2024.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- To address illegal immigration, and address concerns over manipulation in the NRC.
- Key Figure
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Policy Focus
- Deportation of Foreigners
- NRC Status
- Not Officially Validated
- Recent Action
- Deportations Ongoing
- Legal Basis
- Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950
Sources
Assam continues deportation drive without tribunal nod, 330 pushed back - Telegraph India
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