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158 Refugees Set to Receive Indian Citizenship Certificates in Gujarat
✍️ OrissaPOST
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 01:01 AM
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The Gujarat government will award Indian citizenship certificates to 158 refugees, marking a significant step in their integration.
Gujarat authorities announced that 158 refugees residing in the state will be issued Indian citizenship certificates in the coming weeks. The decision was communicated by the state’s Home Department, which said the certificates will be handed over in a formal ceremony.
The refugees, who have been living in Gujarat for several years, have fulfilled the eligibility criteria set by the central government for naturalisation. Their applications were processed under the existing framework that allows long‑term residents to acquire citizenship after meeting residency and legal requirements.
State officials indicated that the ceremony will be attended by senior bureaucrats and representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs. They emphasized that granting citizenship will enable the beneficiaries to enjoy full civic rights, including voting and access to government services.
The move reflects a broader trend of the Indian government addressing the status of long‑term refugees, aiming to integrate them more fully into society while adhering to legal norms.
The refugees, who have been living in Gujarat for several years, have fulfilled the eligibility criteria set by the central government for naturalisation. Their applications were processed under the existing framework that allows long‑term residents to acquire citizenship after meeting residency and legal requirements.
State officials indicated that the ceremony will be attended by senior bureaucrats and representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs. They emphasized that granting citizenship will enable the beneficiaries to enjoy full civic rights, including voting and access to government services.
The move reflects a broader trend of the Indian government addressing the status of long‑term refugees, aiming to integrate them more fully into society while adhering to legal norms.