Question : INDIAN CITIZENSHIP



(a) the present status of the 4000 applications made by the Chakmas and Hajongs of Arunachal Pradesh for Indian Citizenship; and

(b) the time by which the Indian Citizenship is likely to be granted to them?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (SHRI HARIN PATHAK)

(a) & (b): The matter is under consideration in consultation with the State Government.