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West Bengal CM Suvendu: CAA citizenship to be granted by Dec 31
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 09:39 PM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stated that eligible applicants under the Citizenship Amendment Act will receive their citizenship by December 31.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that the state government is committed to ensuring that eligible applicants under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) receive their citizenship by December 31. This statement highlights the administration's focus on expediting the processing of pending applications within the state.
The Chief Minister’s remark addresses the timeline for the finalization of citizenship grants for those who have applied under the CAA provisions. By setting a specific deadline of the end of the year, the state leadership aims to provide clarity to the applicants regarding the status of their cases.
This move is part of the broader implementation of the central government's policy in West Bengal. The state administration has been working to streamline the verification and approval processes to meet the stipulated targets for citizenship grants.
The Chief Minister’s remark addresses the timeline for the finalization of citizenship grants for those who have applied under the CAA provisions. By setting a specific deadline of the end of the year, the state leadership aims to provide clarity to the applicants regarding the status of their cases.
This move is part of the broader implementation of the central government's policy in West Bengal. The state administration has been working to streamline the verification and approval processes to meet the stipulated targets for citizenship grants.