Published: 11th May, 2024
Context
‘D voters’ remained a key issue in Assam during India's general elections.
Who is a D-Voter?
- "Doubtful voter" or "D-voter" is a term used in Assam to refer to individuals whose citizenship status is uncertain during the creation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
- Legal Ambiguity: Neither the Citizenship Act of 1955 nor the Citizenship Rules of 2003 provide clear definitions for "doubtful voter" or "doubtful citizenship."
- Creation of the National Population Register (NPR) and NRIC: The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 established guidelines for the creation of the Citizenship Rules, 2003, which outline procedures for the creation of the NPR and the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC).
- Classification Process: Individuals whose citizenship is in question are classified as D-Voters.
- D-Voters are not allowed to vote in elections or run for office in the nation's elections.
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