The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) considers the final draft of the National Register of Citizens a “promise fulfilled”, but is wary about four challenges it may throw up, two senior leaders of the party said. The draft, which was unveiled on Monday, left out four million applicants in Assam who had sought inclusion in the NRC. The draft is an attempt to identify and deport illegal immigrants from the northeastern state. The BJP is excited that the NRC saw the light of day under its government — in Assam and…
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