Guwahati, May 3 -- A new book critically examining Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) process was launched on Saturday (May 2, 2026), presenting a detailed analysis of its historical roots, legal framework, and political implications, while arguing strongly for a "fool-proof" citizens' database to safeguard indigenous communities.

Titled "NRC - Turning Hope into Despair: Process, Politics and the Marginalisation of Indigenous People in Assam," the book is authored by Upamanyu Hazarika, a senior advocate and former Supreme Court-appointed commissioner on the Indo-Bangladesh border, along with Shantanu Parashar, a District Project Supervisor for NRC in Dhubri.

The authors describe the NRC as the "last resort" for identifying fore...