New Delhi [India], Sept 1 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) on Sunday opposed the exclusion of over 19 lakh people from the final list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.
"The travesty of justice of great magnitude is happening in Assam over the NRC. Without questioning the motivation of exercise, the manner in which it was done has led to a great deal of injustice, confusion and neglect of human rights," Pavan Verma, JD(U) General Secretary and National Spokesperson told ANI.
He further said that there are genuine people who did not make it to the list, while those who have illegally immigrated are included in it.
"Over 19 lakh have been excluded. What are you going to do with them? Will you put them in the detention centre?" Verma asked.
On several occasions, various parliamentarians had expressed dissatisfaction over the way NRC is being implemented in the state.
The final list of NRC in Assam was published on August 31 and a little over 19 lakh people were shunned out of it. At least three crore people were, however, found eligible for inclusion in the final list.
.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app