3Photo© thehindu.comAssam withdraws 28,000 cases pending in foreigners tribunals against Koch Rajbongshis
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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.
“ The people of this community are poor and have suffered a lot over the years,
Chief Minister,
Assam to drop cases against Koch-Rajbongshis in Foreigners’ Tribunals