K. Nalini, resident of Sri Lankan refugee camp in Tiruchi, becomes first from her community to vote K. Nalini, a Sri Lankan refugee turned Indian citizen, casts her first vote in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu. The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024
Polling day going to be a special for a resident of Kottapattu refugee camp in Tamil Nadu Chennai resident K. Nalini, a Sri Lankan refugee turned Indian citizen, excited to vote in upcoming elections. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Sri Lankan refugees | The long wait for Indian citizenship Sri Lankan refugees have been living in and outside refugee camps in Tamil Nadu for years. The Union government considers them “illegal migrants” and refuses to grant them citizenship. But thanks to judicial intervention, some of them can finally be called Indian citizens The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Legal options still available to sections of refugees in TN to get Indian passports Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka have legal options to acquire Indian passports, equating to citizenship. Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has come to the rescue of two refugees, granting them passports. The Citizenship Act of 1955 states that those born in India between 1950-87 are citizens. The Foreigners Act,… The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023