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Abdul Gani is a seasoned journalist based in Guwahati, in the northeastern region of India, with a distinguished career reporting on critical issues such as citizenship, ethnic violence, and human rights in Assam. His investigative work has brought international attention to the complexities and sensitivities of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, particularly highlighting the human stories of individuals like Shahjahan Kazi and Mohammad Azmal Haque, who have been ensnared by the controversial citizenship process. Gani's reporting has illuminated the political debates and the dire humanitarian consequences of the NRC, which controversially excluded four million people from its final draft, sparking fears of widespread statelessness. Gani's articles delve into the ethnic strife between the Bodo community and Muslims in Assam, documenting the tragic loss of life and the mass displacement that ensued. He provides a vivid account of the aftermath, including the living conditions in relief camps such as Narayanguri and the ongoing security concerns of those displaced. His work is particularly noted for its focus on the legal and societal obstacles that residents of Assam, including retired Indian Army personnel, encounter when attempting to establish their citizenship amidst bureaucratic and systemic barriers. His contributions to journalism have been recognized internationally, with his works featured in prominent media outlets including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Times of India, Outlook, TRT World, Anadolu Agency, and The Citizen. Through his extensive reporting and storytelling, Abdul Gani has become a respected voice in media, shedding light on the pressing issues facing Assam and its people, and ensuring that their stories resonate with audiences around the world.
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Why India's citizenship test is unfair on so many levels
Shahjahan Kazi, a teacher in Assam, India, has been excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC), a controversial draft list intended to identify legal residents and weed out illegal migrants from Bangladesh. Despite having documentation proving his family's long-standing residency in Assam, Kazi and his family are among the four million people not listed as citizens. The NRC update has sparked political controversy, with the ruling BJP being criticized for their handling of the process and the opposition Congress party expressing concern over the disenfranchisement of genuine citizens. The issue of citizenship in Assam has been contentious since the first NRC was published in 1951, and it continues to affect the lives of many residents like Kazi.
Rights group fear 4 million people in India’s northeastern Assam province may lose Indian citizenship
Millions left off Assam's draft citizenship list
The final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in India's Assam state has left out about four million people, raising concerns about their citizenship status. The Registrar General of India announced that 28.9 million out of the 32.9 million population were included in the draft. Individuals not on the list will have opportunities to prove their citizenship. The process has been criticized for potentially rendering people stateless and has been compared to historical expulsions in other countries. A retired army officer, Azmal Haque, and his family were among those whose names were missing from the list. The All India United Democratic Front expressed shock at the number of people left off and plans to approach the court. Human rights activists and political leaders have urged calm and reassured that genuine Indian citizens will not lose their rights. Security has been tightened in the state to prevent unrest.
Muslims in the remote northeastern Indian state of Assam remained watchful as the state published the first draft of a citizens list on New Year’s Eve, to detect and deport illegal migrants from neighbouring countries, especially Muslims from Bangladesh. In the first list, 19 million (1.9 crores) people have been included out of a total of 32.9 million (3.29 crore) who had applied to be included in the National Register of Citizens (NRC), unique to the state of Assam.
Indian army veteran asked to prove his nationality
Mohammad Azmal Haque, a retired Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer, has been asked by the Assam police to prove his Indian nationality in a Foreigners Tribunal court. Despite serving for 30 years and having all his documents verified upon army induction, Haque received a notice stating he entered India after the 1971 cut-off date for citizenship. He missed the initial court date due to late notice delivery and is expected to appear on October 13. Haque's family has Indian roots, with his father listed in the 1966 voters' list, and his wife previously faced a similar situation. Indian defence and police officials have expressed intentions to assist Haque. His lawyer, Aman Wadud, highlighted the broader issue of many Assam residents facing similar citizenship challenges.
At a time when Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was not allowed to take part in the Ramleela programme in Uttar Pradesh on count of being a Muslim, here in Assam Muslim artistes are busy making idols for Durga puja and Dussehra.
Assam violence: Victims reluctant to leave relief camps
The article reports on the aftermath of violence in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), which resulted in over 40 deaths and many displacements. Villagers, now refugees in the Narayanguri relief camp, express their fear and uncertainty about returning to their native villages. Samsul Ali, who lost his son in the violence, and other camp residents are seeking security over compensation. The camp was established after an attack on May 2, attributed to the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), which the group denies. State ministers have implicated Bodoland People's Party (BPF) leaders in inciting the violence. The villagers are calling for permanent police outposts for protection.
A feature on conservation of a rare bird species -- Greater Adjutant Stork -- in India.
Violence in Assam over land rights escalates with shoot-on-sight orders
Violence has erupted in Assam, India, between the ethnic Bodo community and Muslims, leading to 21 deaths and the displacement of around 40,000 villagers. Clashes began after four youths were killed, which triggered retaliatory attacks. The state's police chief, Jayanta Narayan Choudhury, has stated that the situation is tense but denied that paramilitary troops have shoot-on-sight orders. The violence has spread to neighboring districts, with homes being torched and people killed. The Indian Prime Minister has urged the Assam Chief Minister to maintain peace. The BJP has attributed the violence to illegal immigrants, while the Bodoland Territorial Council chief blames 'Muslim migrants'. Assam is also grappling with the aftermath of severe floods, with accusations of mismanaged relief funds. The Assam Human Rights Commission is investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds, and a flood-control expert has criticized the state's flood defenses.
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