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Assam NRC Situation: Why Congress is Wary of Having a Powerful Stand!!

Assam NRC Situation: Why Congress is Wary of Having a Powerful Stand!!

“Etu mor idea asil,” this was my idea, proclaimed three-time Assam Chief Minister and Congress leader Tarun Gogoi on the publication of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC). His reaction indicates the tightrope walk Congress had to take on the issue which may have political ramifications in and outside Assam. At stake are 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state and many more in adjoining states. The Congress’s task has been made unenvious with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee taking a strident poll position on the issue. “There wasRead More