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West Bengal to Fast-Track 250,000 CAA Citizenship Applications by Dec 31
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:02 PM
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West Bengal will expedite citizenship applications under the Citizenship Amendment Act for 250,000 residents, aiming for completion by the end of the year, announced Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the West Bengal government will fast‑track 250,000 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) applications by 31 December. The move is intended to streamline the process for residents who have applied for citizenship under the CAA. The state has set up special task forces to handle the backlog and ensure timely approvals. Officials say the initiative will help thousands of families secure their legal status before the year ends. The government will monitor progress and report updates to the public.