[JAN] Assam’s doubtful citizens get a centre to learn their rights

Question 1

Context?

Answer 1

100 volunteers have teamed up with lawyers to arm the people with knowledge about the Constitution

Question 2

Details?

Answer 2

The Constitution centre in Barpeta district of Assam was inaugurated recently.

Teaching of the Constitution of India to “doubtful” Indians in a village named Aditpur by local activists and youth is a truly commendable job.

Question 3

Doubtful voters?

Answer 3

Those persons whose citizenship was doubtful or was under dispute were categorized as ‘D- Voters’ during the preparation of National Register of Citizens in Assam.

Doubtful voters are not eligible to cast their vote in elections as their Indian citizenship is not confirmed. They are also barred from contesting elections in the country. The marking as a doubtful voter is a temporary measure and cannot be prolonged. A decision in a definite period of time must be taken.

D- Voters also have the option to apply and get their names included in NRC. They will be included only after they get clearance from the Foreigners Tribunals and their names are removed from electoral rolls under the ‘D’ category.

The large majority of D-voters belong to vulnerable sections and are not aware of the nitty-gritty of the NRC process and are largely unaware of their rights and privileges.