"India's Controversial Citizenship Law Implemented Amid Election Controversy"

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India's government has announced the implementation of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, which grants Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from neighboring countries. Critics argue that the law is "anti-Muslim" and raises concerns about the secular nature of the country. Human rights groups have alleged increasing mistreatment of Muslims under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, citing rising attacks, mob lynching, and hate speech incidents.
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- Centre notifies implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act The Times of India
- India moves before election to implement citizenship law opposed by Muslims Reuters India
- CAA backlash: Congress, Mamata Banerjee slam Modi government, question timing Hindustan Times
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