Assam Seeks Supreme Court Nod for NRC Revision

The Assam government has approached the Supreme Court for a revision of the 2019 NRC, calling it just the “first phase.” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the need to identify more illegal immigrants amidst a “demographic shift” in the state. The 2019 NRC identified 14 lakh ineligible residents, but the state wants another review, citing flaws highlighted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. The NRC’s revision aims to strengthen the state’s efforts against illegal immigration.