foreign nationals in Assam
First Woman Among Four Bangladeshis Granted Indian Citizenship Under CAA in Assam
Dec 14, 2025 05:08 pm CST
Two more Bangladeshi nationals, including the first woman recipient, have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam, bringing the total to four in the state. Despite nearly 200,000 identified doubtful citizens, only about 40 have applied under CAA since rules were notified last year, highlighting the complex implementation of this controversial legislation that sparked violent protests in 2019.
First Bangladeshi Woman in Assam Granted Indian Citizenship Under CAA: A Milestone Case
Dec 13, 2025 02:36 pm CST
A 40-year-old Bangladeshi woman has become the first person in Assam to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) after entering India in 2007. Originally coming for a family member's medical treatment, she married an Indian citizen, settled in Sribhumi district, and successfully applied for citizenship through the registration route. This landmark case represents the first practical implementation of the controversial CAA in Assam, where the 2019 legislation had sparked widespread protests.