10% CAA applicants have got citizenship; decision on 90% soon: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that 10% of applicants for the amended citizenship law (CAA) in the state have been granted citizenship certificates, with the remaining 90% expected to receive their certificates soon. Speaking at Nabanna, the state secretariat, Adhikari asserted that the government will expedite the process and fulfill its promise to Hindu refugees who have fled to India from Bangladesh due to religious persecution.

The 2.3 lakh applicants for CAA saw 23,000 (10%) receive citizenship certificates, thanks to the new guidelines assigning the responsibility to district magistrates. Adhikari also denied claims of discrimination in the distribution of cash under the Annapurna scheme, stating that eligible women beneficiaries, including those in Darjeeling's hills, are receiving the financial aid despite previous allegations.

The CM dismissed reports of clashes at Jadavpur University, affirming that classes are back in session and asserting that controversial activities will not be condoned. Adhikari further criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, vowing harsh punishment for corruption and expressing his intention to personally visit the JU campus.