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international-relations1 year ago

"India Defends Citizenship Law Against US Criticism"

India rejects US concerns over the implementation of its religion-based citizenship law, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), as "misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted." The CAA, which aims to provide easier Indian citizenship for non-Muslim refugees from neighboring Muslim-majority countries, has sparked protests and criticism for allegedly discriminating against Muslims and undermining India's secular constitution. The US State Department expressed concern over the law's implementation, prompting a strong response from India, which views the CAA as an internal matter in line with its inclusive traditions and commitment to human rights. The law faces legal challenges, with India's top court set to hear petitions questioning its constitutional validity ahead of the upcoming general election.

via Al Jazeera English|
#citizenship-amendment-act#human-rights#india
politics1 year ago

India's Controversial Citizenship Law Excludes Muslims as Election Nears

India's government is set to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims from a fast track to naturalization, sparking protests and deadly riots. The law, passed in 2019, provides a path to Indian citizenship for non-Muslims from neighboring countries, but not for Muslims. Critics argue that the law violates the secularism embraced by the country's founders and fear it could lead to a broader effort to strip citizenship from Muslims. The move comes ahead of a national election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a third term, and has drawn criticism for being divisive and appealing to Hindu voters.

via The Washington Post|
#citizenship-amendment-act#india#muslims
world1 year ago

"India's Controversial Citizenship Law: Excluding Muslims and Polarizing Accusations"

India's government has implemented a controversial citizenship law that singles out Muslims, drawing accusations of polarization ahead of general elections. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) paves the way for non-Muslims who fled religious persecution in neighboring countries to become Indian citizens, but excludes Muslims. Critics argue that the law violates India's secular principles and could be used in conjunction with a proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) to marginalize or disown Indian Muslims. The move has sparked protests and accusations of deliberate polarization by opposition parties and activists.

via CBS News|
#citizenship-amendment-act#immigration#india
politics1 year ago

India's Controversial Citizenship Law: Excluding Muslims Sparks Polarization

The controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India, which expedites Indian citizenship for non-Muslim immigrants from neighboring countries, has been implemented by the Modi government, sparking protests and legal challenges. Critics argue that the law violates the Indian Constitution's principle of equality and discriminates against Muslims. The government denies this, claiming the law aims to protect those fleeing religious persecution. The timing of the implementation, just before elections, has raised concerns about potential voter polarization.

via Al Jazeera English|
#caa#citizenship-amendment-act#india
politics1 year ago

"India's Controversial Citizenship Law Sparks Tensions Ahead of Elections"

Protests have erupted in India over the implementation of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which introduces a religion-based citizenship test favoring non-Muslim refugees. Critics argue that the law discriminates against Muslim asylum seekers, and its timing, just before Ramadan and national elections, has raised concerns. The government denies these accusations, but activists and opposition leaders view the law as a divisive move and a threat to India's secularism. The CAA's implementation has reignited the fight for equality and justice, with ongoing protests and legal challenges against the law.

via Al Jazeera English|
#citizenship-amendment-act#india#narendra-modi
politics1 year ago

"Controversial Citizenship Law in India Excludes Muslims, Eases Rules for Others"

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, providing a fast track to naturalization for religious minorities from neighboring countries. Critics argue that the law is discriminatory and undermines India's secular foundation, while human rights groups have condemned it as legitimizing religious-based discrimination. With the law's implementation weeks before Modi seeks a third term, concerns about marginalizing Muslims and polarizing the upcoming elections have been raised.

via NPR|
#citizenship-amendment-act#discrimination#india
politics1 year ago

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

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.

via Al Jazeera English|
#anti-muslim#citizenship-amendment-act#human-rights
politics1 year ago

"Owaisi Vows Continued Opposition to CAA as BJP Plans Implementation Before Elections"

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi reiterated the party's opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stating that it goes against the essence of India and is based on religion. He emphasized that AIMIM has consistently opposed the CAA and will continue to do so. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the CAA will be implemented before the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, asserting that it is a promise of the government and aims to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

via Hindustan Times|
#aimim#asaduddin-owaisi#caa
politics1 year ago

Amit Shah Affirms CAA Implementation Before Lok Sabha Polls

Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be implemented before the Lok Sabha elections and assured the Muslim community that their citizenship will not be taken away, emphasizing that there is no provision in the act to do so. He accused the Congress of backtracking on its promise to provide Indian citizenship to refugees and criticized the party for ignoring the Uniform Civil Code due to appeasement politics.

via Hindustan Times|
#amit-shah#caa#citizenship-amendment-act