The final list of the National Register of Citizens , whereby nearly 19 lakh people have been excluded, has created more confusion than clarity and precision. (Page 1, “Over 19 lakh excluded from final NRC”, September 1). It is very unfortunate that an expensive exercise, and one monitored by the judiciary, is facing severe criticism for poor processes and implementation (Editorial, “Citizenship, figured”, September 2). It was perplexing how within families, some have become foreigners all of a sudden. The statement by the government that the persons excluded from the final list will not become stateless and will continue to enjoy equal rights like all Indians adds more confusion and gives an impression that the whole exercise has been a futile one (Page 1, “‘NRC-excluded not stateless’, ” September 2). Instead of making a hasty decision, it would be prudent to re-examine the whole issue.
D. Sethuraman,
Chennai