Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (File Photo/IANS)

Odisha CM says will not implement NRC: Muslim delegation

Bhubaneswar: A Muslim delegation on Friday said that Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has assured them that the state government will not implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Muslim delegation from Bhadrak, Balasore and Jajpur districts on Friday met the Chief Minister after the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, now a law, […]

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (File Photo/IANS)

Bengal Assembly passes resolution against Assam NRC

Kolkata: The West Bengal Assembly on Friday passed a resolution opposing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and ruling out any such exercise in Bengal. The Resolution tabled under Rule 185 of Rules of Procedures of Conduct of Business of the House got the backing of members ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition Left Front […]