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West Bengal Sets Deadline to Grant CAA Citizenship to 250,000 Applicants by Dec 31
✍️ Indian Masterminds
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 03:17 PM
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The West Bengal government has announced a target to process citizenship applications under the Citizenship Amendment Act for 250,000 people by the end of the year, as stated by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
The West Bengal government has set a target to grant citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to 250,000 applicants by December 31. The initiative aims to streamline the processing of applications that have been pending for years. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the deadline during a press briefing, emphasizing the state’s commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the affected communities. The move is expected to bring closure to many families who have been waiting for citizenship status.
The CAA, which provides a pathway to citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries, has been a subject of debate nationwide. West Bengal’s decision to accelerate the process reflects the state’s focus on addressing long‑standing grievances. The government has outlined a plan to increase staffing at regional citizenship offices to meet the new target.
Adhikari highlighted that the deadline would be met through a coordinated effort between the state’s administrative machinery and the central government. He also mentioned that the state would monitor the progress closely and report updates to the public.
If successful, the initiative could set a precedent for other states to follow, potentially easing the backlog of citizenship applications across India.
The CAA, which provides a pathway to citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries, has been a subject of debate nationwide. West Bengal’s decision to accelerate the process reflects the state’s focus on addressing long‑standing grievances. The government has outlined a plan to increase staffing at regional citizenship offices to meet the new target.
Adhikari highlighted that the deadline would be met through a coordinated effort between the state’s administrative machinery and the central government. He also mentioned that the state would monitor the progress closely and report updates to the public.
If successful, the initiative could set a precedent for other states to follow, potentially easing the backlog of citizenship applications across India.