2 years of Assam NRC: Uncertainty looms over re-verification process

Out of the total 19.06 lakh people who were left out in the final draft, around 1.08 lakh are D-voters (doubtful voters). According to the NRC authority, D-voters can apply for inclusion of their names in the updated NRC.

Two years have gone by since the final draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published on August 31, 2019, in Assam, leaving out over 19 lakh people out of 3.3 crore applicants. The rejection slips, however, are yet to be issued to those excluded so that they can move to the Foreigners’ Tribunals to challenge the decision. The demand for re-verification is still pending before the Supreme Court.