Assam’s citizen list: Refugees in their own country, says Mamata Banerjee
Assam’s citizen list: Refugees in their own country, says Mamata Banerjee After the publication of the second and final draft of the National Citizens Register in Assam which left out 40 lakh people from the list, Mamata Banerjee said, It's like Refugees in their own country. “There were people who have Aaadhar cards and passports but still their names are not in the draft list. Names of people were removed on the basis of surnames also. Is the Govt trying to do forceful eviction?” Banerjee said. “People are being isolated through a game plan. We are worried because people are being made refugees in their own country. Its a plan to throw out Bengali speaking people and Biharis. Consequences will be felt in our state also,” Banerjee said. The Congress also criticized draft of the NRC with Assam Congress unit chief Ripun Bora blaming the ruling BJP’s ‘politcal motive’ behind the exclusion of the names of 40 lakh applicants. “40 lakh names ineligible is a very high figure and very surprising. There are lot of irregularities in the report. We will raise this issue with the Govt and in the Parliament. Political motive of BJP is also behind this,” Bora said. SS Roy of the Trinamool Congress said, “Central Govt has intentionally eliminated more than 40 lakh religious and linguistic minorities from NRC which will have serious ramifications on the demography of different states adjoining Assam. PM should come to house and clarify it.' “Some people are unnecessarily trying to create an atmosphere of fear. This is a completely impartial report. No misinformation should be spread. This is a draft and not the final list,” said Rajnath Singh. -PTC News
