Guwahati, April 27 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced a stringent crackdown on Aadhaar cardholders who are not listed in, or did not apply for inclusion in, the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

The Chief Minister made the announcement during a panchayat poll campaign in Azara, near Guwahati, on Sunday.

Addressing the media persons, Chief Minister Sarma stated that the state government is intensifying its efforts to combat illegal immigration in Assam.

"Within a few days, we will also start a drive against people who have obtained Aadhaar cards and are living in Assam without having applied for the NRC," the Chief Minister declared.

Notably, Assam undertook the exercise to update the 1951 NRC after issu...