40 Eligible Individuals to Receive Indian Citizenship Certificates in Patan, Gujarat Under CAA
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Synopsis
On April 22, 40 individuals will receive Indian citizenship certificates in Patan, Gujarat, as part of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The ceremony will be led by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Harsh Sanghavi, and aims to provide legal status and rights to eligible Hindu refugees.
Key Takeaways
- 40 individuals to receive Indian citizenship certificates.
- Ceremony scheduled for April 22 in Odhav Nagar.
- Event presided by Harsh Sanghavi.
- Part of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
- Aimed at granting rights to Hindu refugees.
Gandhinagar, April 22 (NationPress) In a significant move under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a total of 40 eligible individuals are set to receive Indian citizenship certificates during a special ceremony taking place on Wednesday in Odhav Nagar, located in Gujarat's Patan district.
The event will be led by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Harsh Sanghavi.
During this ceremony, the Thakor community will also honor the Union Minister for his contributions, as confirmed by officials.
This initiative aligns with the Central government's efforts under the CAA, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted Hindu refugees from neighboring nations.
By granting legal citizenship to qualifying individuals, the government aims to ensure they can live with security and dignity within Indian society.
Officials emphasize that the issuance of these certificates not only confers legal status but also grants access to the rights and benefits available to Indian citizens.
The government of Gujarat, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, is proactively working towards implementing the CAA and extending its protections to those eligible under the law.
On December 11, 2024, a notable ceremony occurred in Ahmedabad where 56 Pakistani nationals, who had been residing in Gujarat for over two decades, were granted Indian citizenship.
This event was presided over by Union Minister Sanghavi.
Previously, on August 18, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah distributed citizenship certificates to 188 Hindu refugees from Pakistan during a ceremony at the Pandit Deendayal Auditorium in Ahmedabad.
In September 2023, another ceremony took place where 108 Hindus from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan were granted Indian citizenship in Ahmedabad.
This ceremony was also officiated by Union Minister Sanghavi.
As part of this initiative, the state has organized several citizenship distribution drives across various districts, including Ahmedabad and Patan.
To date, over 400 individuals—primarily Hindu refugees from Pakistan, along with some from Bangladesh and Afghanistan—have been officially granted Indian citizenship.
These individuals have been residing in India for many years, with many having lived here for over two decades, eagerly awaiting their legal recognition.
