Citizenship Act: Amit Shah cancels northeast visit as protests continue
5 years ago

Citizenship Act: Amit Shah cancels northeast visit as protests continue

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his scheduled visit to Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh on December 15 and 16 as protests continued in several parts of the Northeast against the amended Citizenship Act. The All Assam Students' Union, spearheading the protests against the legislation accused Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal of “surrendering before the Delhi leadership” and vowed to continue to protest in a “Gandhian manner” while calling for calm and shunning violence. ‘Situation normal’ Assam’s Additional Director General of Police G.P Singh told The Hindu that the situation was “absolutely normal” and no incidents of violence or arson were reported on Friday. “The Internet and data services might remain suspended for a couple of days more,” Mr. Singh said.

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Protests in Bengaluru demand 'unconditional apology' from Shah over Ambedkar remarks
3 weeks ago

Protests in Bengaluru demand 'unconditional apology' from Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Members of Dalit Vidyarthi Parishat, Bangalore University Research Scholars’ Association, Ambedkar Students’ Association of GKVK, All India Students’ Association and others protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his alleged remarks against Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah’s words trivialise the historical and ongoing struggles of Dalits, adivasis, and other marginalised communities who see Ambedkar as a beacon of hope …

'Previous governments allowed intruders to enter the country': Shah defends CAA
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Previous governments allowed intruders to enter the country': Shah defends CAA

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp critique of the Congress party on Sunday, accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Shah claimed that from 1947 to 2014, those seeking asylum in India were denied justice, despite the CAA's focus on granting citizenship rather than stripping it away. Speaking at a citizenship certificate …

CAA: MHA Invites Indian Citizenship Applications from Non-Muslim Refugees from Afghan, Pak, B'desh
3 years, 7 months ago

CAA: MHA Invites Indian Citizenship Applications from Non-Muslim Refugees from Afghan, Pak, B'desh

News 18  

The Centre on Friday invited non-Muslims like Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists belonging to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan and residing in 13 districts in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Punjab to apply for Indian citizenship. The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under …

Anti-CAA riot mongers gather in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's rally
4 years, 10 months ago

Anti-CAA riot mongers gather in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's rally

Op India  

While Delhi continues to burn with Islamists wreaking havoc, targetting the Hindus in the national capital, the left brigade had joined hands at the ‘Samvidhan Bachao, Nagrikta Bachao’ Maha Rally at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. It was joined by the usual coterie of self-proclaimed ‘liberals’, namely JNU Students’ Union president Aishe Ghosh, Rohit Vemula’s mother Radhika Vemula, actress and …

‘Who are you showing your strength?’: Raj Thackeray asks anti-CAA protestors
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Who are you showing your strength?’: Raj Thackeray asks anti-CAA protestors

Hindustan Times  

Raj Thackeray has lent support to the Citizenship Amendment Act in his public rally in Mumbai on Sunday and questioned those opposing the legislation that aims to expedite Indian citizenship to the minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. MNS chief Raj Thackeray during MNS rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, February 9, 2020. WATCH | Mumbai: Amid …

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 …

Citizenship Act Protests LIVE: On Belur Math Pilgrimage to Mark Vivekananda Jayanti, Modi Says Oppn Misleading Youth on CAA
4 years, 11 months ago

Citizenship Act Protests LIVE: On Belur Math Pilgrimage to Mark Vivekananda Jayanti, Modi Says Oppn Misleading Youth on CAA

News 18  

Citizenship Act Protests LIVE: Speaking on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused opposition parties of trying to mislead youth on the amended citizenship law for political gains and reiterated that the Act is not meant to “snatch anyone’s rights". Black flags and angry chants of “Modi, go back" greeted …

Irfan says students have shown the way
4 years, 11 months ago

Irfan says students have shown the way

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Citizenship Amendment Act has come into force and it is the roadmap to create citizenship by ethnicity rather than citizenship by territory which the Constitution of India conceives. The state-level consultation meet was held to urge the state government to pass a resolution in the Assembly against the CAA and the National Register of Citizens. The home minister …

Nankana Sahib attack an answer to those opposing CAA, Amit Shah attacks Congress, AAP
5 years ago

Nankana Sahib attack an answer to those opposing CAA, Amit Shah attacks Congress, AAP

India Today  

Home Minister Amit Shah has said the recent attack on Nankana Sahib, a revered gurdwara in Pakistan is an "answer" to those opposing the amended Citizenship Act, the wellspring of furious, sometimes deadly protests across India in recent weeks. Amit Shah also said that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are instigating people against the Citizenship Act. I want …

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.” …

Rajasthan: Muslims burn Ajmer Dargah Diwan’s effigies after he asked them not to fear CAA, Sarwar Chisty demands act be repealed
5 years ago

Rajasthan: Muslims burn Ajmer Dargah Diwan’s effigies after he asked them not to fear CAA, Sarwar Chisty demands act be repealed

Op India  

On Friday, Muslim protestors burnt the effigy of the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, Dargah Deewan Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan after he said Muslims living in India need not fear the CAA and had appealed to the government not to implement the law till discussions with protestors are held. During the protest, they also burnt an effigy of Deewan …

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 …

Massive protests at Delhi's Mandi House against Citizenship Amendment Act; Sec 144 imposed
5 years ago

Massive protests at Delhi's Mandi House against Citizenship Amendment Act; Sec 144 imposed

India TV News  

Protest against Citizenship Amendment Act once again has taken the centre stage as people gathered at Delhi Mandi House. Protesters displayed their agitation holding banners, posters against the Citizenship Amendment Act and gathered at Mandi House even as Section 144 has been imposed in the area. pic.twitter.com/ZDVZtIxwiJ — ANI December 24, 2019 Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and founder of …

Opposition steps up anti-CAA protests: 'Satyagraha' at Raj Ghat, massive rally in Chennai; demonstrations in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam
5 years ago

Opposition steps up anti-CAA protests: 'Satyagraha' at Raj Ghat, massive rally in Chennai; demonstrations in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam

Firstpost  

The Opposition on Monday stepped up protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act with the Congress holding a ‘Satyagraha for unity’ at Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial, Raj Ghat in Delhi, and its ally DMK leading a massive rally in Chennai, while scattered demonstrations were held against the contentious law in several states by students and other citizens. The Opposition on Monday stepped …

Opposition steps up protests against CAA: DMK leads massive rally in Chennai, Congress holds 'satyagraha' at Rajghat; Uttar Pradesh PFI chief arrested
5 years ago

Opposition steps up protests against CAA: DMK leads massive rally in Chennai, Congress holds 'satyagraha' at Rajghat; Uttar Pradesh PFI chief arrested

Firstpost  

The opposition on Monday stepped up protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 with the Congress holding a ‘Satyagraha for unity’ at Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial Rajghat and its ally DMK leading a massive rally in Chennai, while scattered demonstration were held against the contentious law in several states by students and others New Delhi/Chennai/Guwahati: The opposition on Monday stepped up …

Massive protest in Chennai over Citizenship law, Rahul Gandhi to lead protest at Rajghat
5 years ago

Massive protest in Chennai over Citizenship law, Rahul Gandhi to lead protest at Rajghat

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged students and youths to join him at Rajghat to protest against the "hate and violence unleashed by Modi-Shah" and show that they will not allow India to be "destroyed by hatred". Meanwhile, strong protests were seen in Chennai as P Chidambaram and MDMK's Vaiko led a mega rally against the new Citizenship Act …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

CAA protest: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha detained for protesting near Amit Shah's residence
5 years ago

CAA protest: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha detained for protesting near Amit Shah's residence

India TV News  

Delhi Police on Friday detained Delhi Mahila Congress President and Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee and other Congress workers near the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. Till now, police have detained hundreds of people in Delhi, Bengaluru and several parts of India, protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019. The CAA, which has met with objection from …

Anti-CAA protests: Why political parties are hiding behind students
5 years ago

Anti-CAA protests: Why political parties are hiding behind students

India Today  

With university students becoming the face of protests, agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act continues unabated. Curiously, political parties except the Trinamool Congress of Mamata Banerjee have generally been hiding behind the students, though almost all Opposition political parties have instructed their students and youth wings to supply the manpower required to make protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act look …

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

India’s protests against citizenship law: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Indians defy curbs, internet blocks to protest as anger over a new ‘anti-Muslim’ law grows. Mass protests against a contentious citizenship law continue across India amid fears the legislation is part of the Hindu nationalist government’s agenda to marginalise the country’s 200 million Muslims. In Pictures: Pan-India citizenship law protests Hundreds of protesters were detained across India as people defied …

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 …

Protests unabated as North East flocks together against Citizenship Amendment Act to protect unique linguistic and cultural identity
5 years ago

Protests unabated as North East flocks together against Citizenship Amendment Act to protect unique linguistic and cultural identity

Firstpost  

Despite no government response to the demands, students across the region continue to protest with full support from their teachers, senior citizens, intellectuals, civil society organisations and the general public. Guwahati: From Assam and Manipur to Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, people across North East have taken to the streets in non-violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, and they have …

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 …

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 …

CAA protests LIVE: Nothing anti-minority about Citizenship Act, says Shah
5 years ago

CAA protests LIVE: Nothing anti-minority about Citizenship Act, says Shah

Business Standard  

Police enters Madras University campus amid CAA protests Police enters Madras Univeristy campus amid Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Delhi's Saket court sent 6 people arrested in connection with violence during Jamia protest sent to 14-day custody Delhi court sends 6 people, arrested in connection with CAA protests near Jamia Millia Islamia, to judicial custody till Dec 30. Sonia Gandhi-led opposition …

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 …

Rahul Gandhi abroad on vacation? Priyanka Gandhi leads a ‘symbolic’ protest of 2 hours against Citizenship Amendment Act
5 years ago

Rahul Gandhi abroad on vacation? Priyanka Gandhi leads a ‘symbolic’ protest of 2 hours against Citizenship Amendment Act

Op India  

Rumours were making rounds that Rahul Gandhi may again have gone abroad, perhaps to recuperate from the ‘Bharat Bachao Rally’ he addressed on Saturday because of his conspicuous absence from the two-hour ‘symbolic’ protest at New Delhi’s India Gate organised by his sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra..@PriyankaGandhi is sitting in silent protest at India Gate. Delhi: Jagdish …

Across India, opposition builds against citizenship law
5 years ago

Across India, opposition builds against citizenship law

LA Times  

Students from Jamia Millia Islamia University take part in a protest in New Delhi on Monday. The Citizenship Amendment Bill, which was approved by Parliament last week, has sparked protests across India. Thousands of university students flooded the streets of India’s capital, while a southern state government led a march and demonstrators held a silent protest in the northeast on …

In Pictures: Students hold solidarity protests across India
5 years ago

In Pictures: Students hold solidarity protests across India

Al Jazeera  

Protests over a new citizenship law based on religion have spread to college and university campuses across India as critics said Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s government was pushing a partisan agenda in conflict with India’s founding as a secular republic. Anger with Modi’s Hindu nationalist government was further fuelled by the allegations of police brutality at New Delhi’s Jamia Millia …

Anti-Citizenship Act protests: Violence spreads in Bengal, Internet off in six districts
5 years ago

Anti-Citizenship Act protests: Violence spreads in Bengal, Internet off in six districts

The Hindu  

Violence continued in West Bengal on Sunday despite repeated appeals by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for peace. Parties trade charges BJP State unit president Dilip Ghosh blamed the Chief Minister “ for protecting Bangladeshi extremist Muslims who instigated violence”. Understanding the Citizenship Bill, 2019 “Outsiders are conspiring to instigate communal violence in the State,” a government statement said. Movement of …

CAA protests in West Bengal: Protesters block NH 34 in Murshidabad, stage sit-ins at Shondaliya, Kakra Mirzapur stations to oppose amendments to citizenship laws
5 years ago

CAA protests in West Bengal: Protesters block NH 34 in Murshidabad, stage sit-ins at Shondaliya, Kakra Mirzapur stations to oppose amendments to citizenship laws

Firstpost  

Incidents of violence were reported from Murshidabad and North 24 Paraganas districts, and rural Howrah, police said Kolkata: Road and rail blockades continued in different parts of West Bengal on Saturday by people protesting against the amended Citizenship Act. In Howarh district’s Domjur area, the National Highway 6 was blocked as protester set tyers ablaze and ransacked several vehicles, the …

Citizenship Bill row: Can the states decide on Indian citizenship?
5 years ago

Citizenship Bill row: Can the states decide on Indian citizenship?

India TV News  

As the opposition-ruled states mount their combined opposition to the Citizenship Bill, government sources have indicated that the states have no locus standi on matters of citizenship. The clamour to oppose the Citizenship Bill was triggered by the comments of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who on December 12 labelled the bill as an “assault” on India’s secular credentials. …

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled amid widespread protests over Citizenship law
5 years ago

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled amid widespread protests over Citizenship law

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his visit to two Northeastern states -- Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh -- scheduled on Sunday and Monday, officials said on Friday. The cancellation comes amidst widespread protests in Assam and Meghalaya against the Citizenship Act, 2019. At least two people were killed in police firing in Assam following widespread protests against the contentious …

Citizenship protests: Internet services suspended in UP's Aligarh
5 years ago

Citizenship protests: Internet services suspended in UP's Aligarh

India TV News  

Internet services in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district have been blocked since midnight till 5 pm on Friday in view of the protests planned against the amended Citizenship Act. The administration has denied permission to BSP leader and Mayor Furqaan Ali, who wanted to hold a protest against the passage of the citizenship bill in Parliament, District magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh …

Students in Indian capital protest ‘anti-Muslim’ citizenship law
5 years ago

Students in Indian capital protest ‘anti-Muslim’ citizenship law

Al Jazeera  

Police use tear gas and batons to disperse students in New Delhi who marched to Parliament to protest against new law. Clashes have erupted between students and the police in the Indian capital of New Delhi over a contentious new citizenship law, which critics say is “anti-Muslim” and violates India’s secular constitution. “Jamia has turned into a war zone… They …

Amit Shah cancels visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh amid CAB uproar
5 years ago

Amit Shah cancels visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh amid CAB uproar

India Today  

Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his visit to two Northeastern states -- Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh -- on Sunday and Monday amid protests against Citizenship Amendment Act. The cancellation comes amidst widespread protests in Assam and Meghalaya against the Citizenship Act, 2019. Home Minister Amit Shah was supposed to take part in the passing out parade at the North …

Congress, IIT students protest ‘anti-secular’ CAB, partisan politics
5 years ago

Congress, IIT students protest ‘anti-secular’ CAB, partisan politics

The Hindu  

Mumbaikars gathered in various parts of the city on Wednesday to protest the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019, which was passed in both Houses of Parliament. The Bill is part of the Centre’s agenda to marginalise the minorities and create discord among various communities,” said Mumbai Congress president Eknath Gaikwad. State Congress president and Minister Balasaheb Thorat, who took part in …

A law not based on religion
5 years ago

A law not based on religion

The Hindu  

In a recent interview to the news agency PTI, responding to the criticism coming from members of various political parties, National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Ram Madhav, claimed that the Citizenship Bill of 2019 was similar to a 1950 law enacted by the Jawaharlal Nehru government to expel illegal immigrants from Assam, but which was not applicable …

Identity as Human Has Been Massacred: Adil Hussain on CAB
5 years ago

Identity as Human Has Been Massacred: Adil Hussain on CAB

The Quint  

The Citizenship Amendment Bill seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they fled their native country due to religious persecution. According to the proposed legislation, members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities, who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, till 31 December 2014, after facing religious persecution there, will not be …

Citizenship Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha
5 years ago

Citizenship Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday tabled the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 in the Rajya Sabha, two days after the Lok Sabha passed the controversial bill. On Monday, the Lok Sabha passed the controversial Bill with Shah reiterating that the Bill does not discriminate against Muslims even as the Lower House saw a fierce debate on the …

Hindu migrants from Pakistan celebrate Citizenship Bill; massive protests rock North East
5 years ago

Hindu migrants from Pakistan celebrate Citizenship Bill; massive protests rock North East

India TV News  

Hindu migrants from Pakistan are cheering the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha and are now looking forward to the bill getting a nod from the Rajya Sabha. We express our gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP government for giving us a chance to live in India with dignity," he said, adding …

Citizenship Amendment Bill protests: Here's why Assam is burning
5 years ago

Citizenship Amendment Bill protests: Here's why Assam is burning

India Today  

It is Hong Kong in Guwahati. Though the BJP has tried to hard sell the bill projecting it as a strategy to protect the Hindu identity of Assam against the influx of Muslims from Bangladesh, it failed to take into account the fear among the Assamese people of cultural hegemony of Hindu Bengalis. And if Miyah poets were not enough …

Citizenship Amendment Bill set to become Act after clearing Rajya Sabha test
5 years ago

Citizenship Amendment Bill set to become Act after clearing Rajya Sabha test

India Today  

With a majority of 125 is to 99 the Rajya Sabha passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill on Wednesday after a marathon debate that extended for more than six hours. On the Opposition's questions about why Muslims have been excluded from the Citizenship Amendment Bill, Amit Shah said, "I am surprised that the people aren't appreciating the fact that six religions …

Amit Shah tables Citizenship Bill amid protests, blames Congress for Partition over religious lines | Highlights
5 years, 1 month ago

Amit Shah tables Citizenship Bill amid protests, blames Congress for Partition over religious lines | Highlights

India Today  

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the contentious Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha on Monday amid clashes and protests in different parts of the country, mainly the Northeast. The Citizenship Bill, Amit Shah said, seeks to give Indian nationality to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who are facing religious persecution there. OPPOSITION PROTESTS OVER RELIGIOUS DIVIDE IN BILL As …

Various organisations, students protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill in Assam
5 years, 1 month ago

Various organisations, students protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill in Assam

India Today  

Various organisations, students of Assam protested against the Citizenship Bill across the state and said that it is an unconstitutional and anti-national bill. On the other hand, the activists of All Assam Students’ Union an influenced student body of Assam, burnt effigies of Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, state ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma, Atul Bora, Keshab Mahanta and state BJP …

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