‘We will not move an inch till citizenship law is rolled back’
5 years ago

‘We will not move an inch till citizenship law is rolled back’

The Hindu  

Demonstration at Shaheen Bagh against the amended citizenship law entered the 22nd day on Saturday with scores of people speaking out against the Act, the National Register of Citizens and the National Population Register. Most of us who are protesting are very poor, we have lost our sources of livelihoods in the aftermath of demonetisation and now the government has come up with a new way of troubling us.” Yogesh Swami, who has been organising plays against the CAA and NRC in several parts of the city, said: “Cultural resistance is also a form of peaceful protest. The government will not succeed in portraying this solely as an issue about Muslims.” Commenting on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement that “the government would not go back an inch to revoke the legislation”, Shabina, who came to Delhi from Rajasthan to show solidarity with the movement, said: “If the government will not move then even we will not move an inch. Refuting rumours pertaining that the protest may be called off, Shahin Kausar, a home-maker, said: “People have come here from across the country and will continue to do so till the amended citizenship law is rolled back.

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CAA Challenge: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Union On Pleas To Stay Citizenship Amendment Act & Rules, Posts On April 9
9 months, 3 weeks ago

CAA Challenge: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Union On Pleas To Stay Citizenship Amendment Act & Rules, Posts On April 9

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the union government on a batch of applications seeking to stay the Citizenship Amendment Act and the Citizenship Amendment Rules 2024. Seeking the Union's response, the court posted the matter on April 9.A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra adjourned today's hearing on Solicitor. Arguing …

What Indians Abroad Want to Say to Modi-Shah Amidst Delhi Violence
4 years, 10 months ago

What Indians Abroad Want to Say to Modi-Shah Amidst Delhi Violence

The Quint  

The BJP government’s ambitions under Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, to alter the country's social fabric, has not only divided the country but also lifted the veil, showcasing a dangerous communal agenda of transforming a secular India into a ‘Hindu rashtra’. Late to the party, the international community is now starting to recognise the grave and impending …

Shaheen Bagh: Women stand their ground on not vacating protest site
4 years, 10 months ago

Shaheen Bagh: Women stand their ground on not vacating protest site

The Hindu  

Women protesters at Shaheen Bagh on Wednesday interacted with two Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors while they stood their ground on not vacating the protest site until the Citizenship Act was revoked by the Centre. In a nearly two-hour-long interaction between advocates Sanjay Hegde, Sadhana Ramachandran and the protesters, several women, including students, the Shaheen Bagh dadis, voiced their concerns and reservations …

Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest enters eighth day in Nagpada's 'Mumbai Bagh' amid attempts to call off stir
4 years, 11 months ago

Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest enters eighth day in Nagpada's 'Mumbai Bagh' amid attempts to call off stir

Firstpost  

Mumbai: A day after attempts were made by some groups to call off the anti- Citizenship Amendment Act protest at Nagpada in Mumbai, the stir, which has now come to be known as “Mumbai Bagh”, entered its eighth day on Sunday. Talking to PTI on Sunday, Feroze Mithiborwala, organiser of the protest, said, “Despite the attempts to sabotage the ‘Mumbai …

Inspired by Shaheen Bagh protest, hundreds of women launch anti-CAA sit-in agitation at Mumbai’s Nagpada
4 years, 11 months ago

Inspired by Shaheen Bagh protest, hundreds of women launch anti-CAA sit-in agitation at Mumbai’s Nagpada

Firstpost  

Hundreds of women have been sitting on a road in south Mumbai’s Nagpada area since the 26 January night against the CAA-NRC-NPR regime, apparently drawing inspiration from New Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh protest Mumbai: Hundreds of women have been sitting on a road in south Mumbai’s Nagpada area since the 26 January night against the CAA-NRC-NPR regime, apparently drawing inspiration from …

CAA won't be taken back, those protesting may continue: Amit Shah
4 years, 11 months ago

CAA won't be taken back, those protesting may continue: Amit Shah

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday challenged the opposition for a debate on the newly enacted Citizenship Amendment Act. Shah also said those protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act could continue doing so as the government would not withdraw the contentious legislation. Shah said that at the time of partition, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain constituted 30 per cent …

Shaheen Bagh: Digvijay Singh meets protesters, lashes out at Centre for 'divisive' policies
4 years, 11 months ago

Shaheen Bagh: Digvijay Singh meets protesters, lashes out at Centre for 'divisive' policies

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday met protesters at Shaheen Bagh in New Delhi and expressed his support. No one has the right to ask for proof of citizenship from people who chose to live here.I was asked to deliver a speech but I refused as it's not a political stage," he told ANI Earlier today, hundreds of people …

Protests against citizenship law continue unabated in India
4 years, 11 months ago

Protests against citizenship law continue unabated in India

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hundreds of demonstrators perched themselves on the steps of an iconic mosque in the Indian capital on Friday to protest against a new citizenship law that excludes Muslim immigrants. Demonstrators carried placards and shouted slogans accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government of pursuing policies aimed at forcing people to prove their citizenship and putting Muslims …

Shaheen Bagh protest against CAA, NRC continues for 25th day amid rain and cold weather; two protesters persist with hunger strike
5 years ago

Shaheen Bagh protest against CAA, NRC continues for 25th day amid rain and cold weather; two protesters persist with hunger strike

Firstpost  

Braving the rain and cold weather, anti-CAA protesters continued their agitation at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh for the 25th consecutive day on Wednesday, as two of them, who are on a liquid diet, remained at the centre stage demanding the withdrawal of the contentious legislation. New Delhi: Braving the rain and cold weather, anti-CAA protesters continued their agitation at Delhi’s Shaheen …

Anti-CAA protests a result of people's suspicion about Narendra Modi govt's intentions, says ex-FM Yashwant Sinha
5 years ago

Anti-CAA protests a result of people's suspicion about Narendra Modi govt's intentions, says ex-FM Yashwant Sinha

Firstpost  

The Vajpayee government was never questioned for amending the Citizenship Act in 2003, but suspicion about the Modi govt’s intentions led to nationwide protests, former minister Yashwant Sinha said in Mumbai on Friday Mumbai: The Vajpayee government was never questioned for amending the Citizenship Act in 2003, but suspicion about the current regime’s intentions led to nationwide protests, former minister …

Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi to debate on Citizenship Act, says can provide Italian translation of law to him
5 years ago

Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi to debate on Citizenship Act, says can provide Italian translation of law to him

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will not move back even an inch on the issue of Citizenship Amendment Act. He said, even if all these parties come together, BJP will not move back even an inch on this issue of Citizenship Amendment Act. You can spread as much misinformation as you want.” …

CAA stir at Shaheen Bagh goes faceless after some protestors withdraw
5 years ago

CAA stir at Shaheen Bagh goes faceless after some protestors withdraw

India Today  

A section of anti-citizenship law protesters at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh withdrew after 20 days, even as locals stayed put on the road-side venue on Thursday to steer forward a demonstration. "We have called off the Shaheen Bagh road blockade today to avoid the impending violence from party goons and to avoid politicisation of the stage by parties," Sharjeel Imam of …

Shaheen Bagh residents brave the cold as anti-CAA stir enters Day 15
5 years ago

Shaheen Bagh residents brave the cold as anti-CAA stir enters Day 15

The Hindu  

Into the 15th day of agitation, residents of Shaheen Bagh continued with their demonstration against the amended Citizenship Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. With mattresses left to dry on dividers, protesters who are camping day and night in a makeshift tent, on Saturday afternoon said that the demonstration will continue till the Centre repeals the new law. …

'CAA, NRC are not only against Muslims, but whole country': Student leaders lead charge against 'divisive' policy at Mumbai's Azad Maidan
5 years ago

'CAA, NRC are not only against Muslims, but whole country': Student leaders lead charge against 'divisive' policy at Mumbai's Azad Maidan

Firstpost  

Students, activists, and citizens gathered in south Mumbai’s Azad Maidan for another large-scale protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register for Citizens on Friday. Initially planned as a rally from Byculla to Azad Maidan, the JAC’s protest was curtailed to a gathering at Azad Maidan because of “fear of violence”, the organisers of the protest said. Students from …

Wrong to look at protests against Citizenship Amendment Act merely as 'Muslim outrage', says historian Irfan Habib
5 years ago

Wrong to look at protests against Citizenship Amendment Act merely as 'Muslim outrage', says historian Irfan Habib

Firstpost  

The eminent historian said about the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act : ’this struggle is about India and about the future of democracy'. Aligarh: Noted historian Irfan Habib on Wednesday said it would be wrong to look upon the recent outburst of public sentiments against the Citizenship Act as merely a “Muslim outrage” as it would ultimately impact all …

An act divided!: Citizenship (Amendment) Act
5 years ago

An act divided!: Citizenship (Amendment) Act

New Indian Express  

“Many are saying minorities from our country will face deportations. CAA is not about Indian citizens, it is about refugees, and those crying social justice should be appreciating the move since a country like India is giving space for the persecuted. In Kalaburagi, almost 25,000 protesters and activists from various organisations took out protests despite prohibitory orders. This is a …

An act divided!: Citizenship (Amendment) Act
5 years ago

An act divided!: Citizenship (Amendment) Act

New Indian Express  

“Many are saying minorities from our country will face deportations. CAA is not about Indian citizens, it is about refugees, and those crying social justice should be appreciating the move since a country like India is giving space for the persecuted. In Kalaburagi, almost 25,000 protesters and activists from various organisations took out protests despite prohibitory orders. This is a …

Citizenship Amendment Act has nothing unconstitutional
5 years ago

Citizenship Amendment Act has nothing unconstitutional

Op India  

The Modi government recently came up with the Citizenship Amendment Bill that was passed by both houses of parliament and became The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 after receiving the President’s assent. Read- How to debate Citizenship Amendment Act with ‘liberal’ idiots A person can be eligible to apply for citizenship by naturalisation if he fulfils all the necessary qualifications provided …

WATCH | Massive rally in support of Citizenship Amendment Act takes place in Nagpur
5 years ago

WATCH | Massive rally in support of Citizenship Amendment Act takes place in Nagpur

India TV News  

Amid anti-CAA protests in the country, a massive flag march in support of Citizenship Amendment Act has been organised in Nagpur by Lok Adhikar Manch, BJP, RSS and other organisations. Thousands of people in Nagpur participated in the flag march rally carried out in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act. pic.twitter.com/uAyCHoAi4z — ANI December 22, 2019 Maharashtra: A rally in …

23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law
5 years ago

23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Violent protests against India’s citizenship law that excludes Muslim immigrants swept the country over the weekend despite the government’s ban on public assembly and suspension of internet services in many parts, raising the nationwide death toll to 23, police said. Six people were killed during clashes in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, and police said Saturday that over …

CAA protests: One dead in UP as violence erupts in Rampur, Kanpur; 15 arrested in Daryaganj violence sent to judicial custody
5 years ago

CAA protests: One dead in UP as violence erupts in Rampur, Kanpur; 15 arrested in Daryaganj violence sent to judicial custody

Firstpost  

The Congress, Left and other Opposition parties led demonstrations in many states including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland and West Bengal, demanding that the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act be scrapped. Protesters set ablaze Yatimkhana police post in Kanpur and indulged in heavy brick-batting, leading to injuries to many people including policemen, a senior official said. Police and paramilitary personnel carried out …

1,100 academicians, intellectuals support Citizenship Amendment Act, 'congratulate' Parliament for 'upholding civilisational ethos of India'
5 years ago

1,100 academicians, intellectuals support Citizenship Amendment Act, 'congratulate' Parliament for 'upholding civilisational ethos of India'

Firstpost  

Even as the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests continued across the nation on Saturday, with the death toll in demonstrations rising to six in Uttar Pradesh and arrests in Delhi and detentions in Maharashtra, 1,100 academicians, scholars and intellectuals from various universities of India released a statement in support of the Act. Even as the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests continued across …

Thousands throng Jama Masjid to protest citizenship law
5 years ago

Thousands throng Jama Masjid to protest citizenship law

The Hindu  

As Friday prayers ended around 12.50 p.m. at Jama Masjid, thousands stood on the steps of the mosque and raised Tricolours while shouting slogans against the Citizenship Act. Jama Masjid Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari, who was absent from the protest, is said to have refrained from speaking about the amended Citizenship Act during his Friday sermon. Jeet gaye to watan …

At anti-CAA stir in Chicago, Indian-Americans and students say citizenship law a step towards 'rupturing India's social fabric'
5 years ago

At anti-CAA stir in Chicago, Indian-Americans and students say citizenship law a step towards 'rupturing India's social fabric'

Firstpost  

Washington: Indian-Americans and Indian students held peaceful protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the US cities of Chicago and Boston, saying this is a step towards rupturing India’s social fabric. “We are outraged by the violence and actively condemn the brutality inflicted upon students at Jamia Milia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University,” said the Indian students in Chicago. This …

Amid massive protests over CAA, govt says 'ready' to accept suggestions
5 years ago

Amid massive protests over CAA, govt says 'ready' to accept suggestions

India TV News  

Amid massive protests across the country against new citizenship law, the government on Friday said it was ready to accept suggestions on the matter. Those who have objections to the Citizenship Amendment Act can give their suggestions to MHA, a top government official said today. Anyone born in India before 1987 or whose parents were born before 1987 are bona …

Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests: Thousands take to streets across country; two dead in violence at Mangaluru, clashes reported in UP
5 years ago

Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests: Thousands take to streets across country; two dead in violence at Mangaluru, clashes reported in UP

Firstpost  

During the Citizenship Amendment Act protests, authorities resorted to barricading and clampdown on mobile services, including an unprecedented one in Delhi, while protesters also faced tear gas shelling and police batons at some places including in Uttar Pradesh, where incidents of arson and stone pelting gave the protests a violent colour. Authorities resorted to barricading and clampdown on mobile services, …

An Islamophobic citizenship bill has sparked a major backlash in India.
5 years ago

An Islamophobic citizenship bill has sparked a major backlash in India.

Slate  

The most significant—and horrifying—accomplishment of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five years in power has been the mass normalization and institutionalization of Islamophobia on a level hitherto unseen. Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah claim the intention of the bill is not to target Muslims, despite the fact that the law will exclude many currently residing Muslim residents from the …

Delhi brought to standstill over CAA; Protest fire rages across country, turns violent in Lucknow, Mangaluru
5 years ago

Delhi brought to standstill over CAA; Protest fire rages across country, turns violent in Lucknow, Mangaluru

India TV News  

Massive demonstrations rocked major cities across the country as protestors hit the streets to vent their anger against the Citizenship Amendment Act, affecting internet and causing traffic disruptions. By Thursday evening, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for a United Nations referendum on National Register for Citizens and the Citizenship Amendment Act. WEST BENGAL: CM Mamata leads anti-CAA movement; …

Farhan Akhtar, Sushant Singh, Swara Bhasker join Anti-CAA, NRC protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan
5 years ago

Farhan Akhtar, Sushant Singh, Swara Bhasker join Anti-CAA, NRC protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan

Firstpost  

Farhan Akhtar was among the Bollywood celebrities, who were present at a protest against the CAA and NRC in Mumbai today. Farhan Akhtar, Cine And TV Artistes’ Association general secretary Sushant Singh, Anubhav Sinha,Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Swara Bhasker and lyricist Kausar Munir were some of the prominent figures from the entertainment industry, who took part in a protest at Mumbai’s …

Anti-Citizenship Act protests on Dec. 19 | One dies of alleged firearm injury in Lucknow; two die in police firing in Mangaluru
5 years ago

Anti-Citizenship Act protests on Dec. 19 | One dies of alleged firearm injury in Lucknow; two die in police firing in Mangaluru

The Hindu  

Several protesters hit the roads in many parts of the country — defying prohibitory orders in some States — against the proposed nationwide NRC and the recently passed amended citizenship law. Delhi | 9.30 p.m. 1,200 protesters detained in Delhi, released later Around 1,200 protesters, who staged a protest for scrapping of the amended Citizenship Act, were detained on Thursday …

Students, workers' groups protest over Citizenship Act in UK
5 years ago

Students, workers' groups protest over Citizenship Act in UK

India TV News  

Hundreds of students and representatives from diaspora and workers’ groups gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London on Wednesday to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens. The protest, organised by the India Society of the School of Oriental and African Studies and supported by other universities including London School of Economics, involved sloganeering …

Citizenship Amendment Act: Bollywood celebs who took a stand, sat on the fence, and remained mum
5 years ago

Citizenship Amendment Act: Bollywood celebs who took a stand, sat on the fence, and remained mum

Firstpost  

As anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests rock the country, several artistes from across industries have voiced their dissent on the same. Check out his tweets here दुनिया के सामने झूठी Image बनाने में क्या रखा है। भाड़ में जाए बाक़ी दुनिया क्या सोचती है । बनाओ हिंदू राष्ट्र ।। सच तो बोलना सीखो पहले । — Anurag Kashyap December 17, 2019 …

India citizenship law protests: All the latest updates
5 years ago

India citizenship law protests: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Court delays hearing of pleas challenging the new law to January 22 amid widespread protests across the country. Tuesday, December 17 Why Indians are protesting against new law It has been a week of violent protests across India over a controversial “anti-Muslim” citizenship law, which critics say violates the country’s secular constitution. Fresh protests held across India Fresh protests …

Cancelled visits, call for sanctions: International fallout of Citizenship Act
5 years ago

Cancelled visits, call for sanctions: International fallout of Citizenship Act

India Today  

The fallout of India's Citizenship Amendment Act, a controversial new law dealing with naturalisation of illegal immigrants which critics say is anti-Muslim, isn't limited to angry protests at home. The targeted beneficiaries of the Citizenship Amendment Act are those living in India illegally and belonging to six minority communities -- Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian -- from Bangladesh, …

Protests of India’s citizenship law grow, along with clashes
5 years ago

Protests of India’s citizenship law grow, along with clashes

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Protests spread Tuesday across India against a new law that provides a path to citizenship for non-Muslims entering illegally from several neighboring countries, with angry demonstrators clashing with police. Also on Sunday, police stormed Aligarh Muslim University in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, firing tear gas and injuring five people participating in a student-led demonstration, …

Why are so many Indians protesting against the citizenship law?
5 years ago

Why are so many Indians protesting against the citizenship law?

Al Jazeera  

As protests continue in Assam, New Delhi and other areas, Al Jazeera looks at three reasons why people are on streets. It has been a week of violent protests across India over a controversial “anti-Muslim” citizenship law, which critics say violates the country’s secular constitution. Residents now fear the new citizenship law will provide protection to Bengali-speaking Hindus left off …

Mahesh Bhatt joins protest against Citizenship Amendment Act: We pledge not to submit any documents
5 years, 1 month ago

Mahesh Bhatt joins protest against Citizenship Amendment Act: We pledge not to submit any documents

India Today  

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on Sunday took a pledge not to support the Citizenship Amendment Act. After attending the press meet, Bhatt on Sunday tweeted: We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.." We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. …

Mahua Moitra, Jairam Ramesh approach SC over Citizenship Act
5 years, 1 month ago

Mahua Moitra, Jairam Ramesh approach SC over Citizenship Act

Op India  

Despite severe brouhaha from the Opposition, the Citizenship Bill has become a law and has come into effect after getting assent from the President of India on Thursday. Following the president’s assent, an MP from TMC, Mohua Mitra on Friday had rushed to file a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the Citizenship Amendment Act and asked the top …

1100 academicians issue statement supporting Citizenship Amendment Act
5 years, 1 month ago

1100 academicians issue statement supporting Citizenship Amendment Act

Op India  

Amidst the uproar and the extreme violence being discharged in the name of dissent against the Citizenship Amendment Act, more and more people have now started coming up in support of the Act. More than 1,000 academicians from universities across the country release statement in support of Citizenship Amendment Act — Press Trust of India December 21, 2019 The list …

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