Gautam Gambhir clarifies to CM Kejriwal: 'NRC for foreigners only'

Reacting to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's comment on NRC in Delhi, Delhi (East) MP Gautam Gambhir, on Wednesday, hit out saying Kejriwal's incomplete kwledge was evident in his silly statement. Taking to Twitter, he explained to Kejriwal that NRC was applicable only on foreigners, t people residing in a state different from  state in which y were born in. Kejriwal h stated that if NRC was applied in Delhi n BJP state chief Maj Tiwari would have to leave state. Retorting to this comment, Gambhir wrote that if such was case, n Kejriwal must also leave Delhi as he was born in Haryana.

NRC for foreigners, t people from different state: Gambhir

(Incomplete kwledge, only bor. If information is incomplete, do t trouble by making stupid things. One who talks about education @ArvindKejriwal does t kw that NRC applies to people outside country. According to his statement, he will also have to leave Delhi (Born in Haryana).)

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Kejriwal's comment on 'NRC in Delhi'

Earlier in day, Kejriwal h said that Maj Tiwari will be first one to leave Delhi if it is implemented. He was asked at a press briefing about Delhi BJP's promise of implementation of NRC in state. Kejriwal h replied saying, "If NRC is implemented in Delhi, Maj Tiwari Ji will have to leave Delhi," hinting at Tiwari's Bihari origins. In press briefing, Kejriwal launched a new scheme called  Mukhyamantri Kiraydaar Bilji Meter Yojana in which renters living in Delhi will also be able to avail benefits of Delhi Government's Electricity Subsidy.

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NRC Final List Out

Earlier on September 14, Assam Government on Saturday has released results for all 3.3 crore NRC applicants online only. As shared on its official website, this full-fledged list has name of applicants as per Draft NRC and supplementary list of Inclusions and Exclusions. All family members can w check ir final status online. Previously on August 31, National Registry of Citizens (NRC) state coordinator's office released final NRC list. 3,11,21,004 Assam residents have been found eligible, while 19,06,657 Assam residents have been found ineligible.

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What is NRC?

NRC was first prepared in 1951 under purview of Census Act, 1948.  An updation process was started in 2013 and ended with receipt of forms by NRC authorities on 31 August 2015. process aimed at separating genuine Indian citizens from undocumented immigrants living in Assam. As per NRC terms, a resident has to prove that y or ir ancestors entered Assam before midnight on March 24, 1971. Centre has said that those failing to do so may t be deported.

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