In Assam, top issue is updating citizen register

For Mofidur Rahman of Assam, having an updated National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the State is the top issue this election. “We have to live in constant fear of being harassed or driven out as Bangladeshis. So our top priority is to keep safe all documents such as copies of the 1966 voter list, land documents, ration card and the NRC [document], which can prove our Indian citizenship when challenged,” says the 23-year-old from Nawerbhita village of Dotma revenue circle in Kokrajhar district.

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