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Koch-Rajbongshis not aliens, will drop cases, says Assam CM

IndiaTimes Friday, 4 April 2025
The Assam cabinet has approved the withdrawal of all pending cases in Foreigners' Tribunals against members of the Koch-Rajbongshi community, enabling their recognition as Indian citizens and removal of the 'doubtful voter' tag. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed this decision 'historic', emphasizing their status as natives and integral parts of Assam.
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