Delhi protest: India citizenship bill demonstrations spread
5 years ago

Delhi protest: India citizenship bill demonstrations spread

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — Deadly protests erupted across India Sunday over a controversial citizenship bill that critics fear could further marginalize the country’s minority Muslim community. Sanjay Kanojia/AFP/Getty Images Police personnel try to protect a man attending a protest against graffiti on the shutters and walls of Church Street condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's new citizenship law in Bangalore on Tuesday, January 14. Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP via Getty Images Students from Jamia Millia Islamia, a university in New Delhi, shout slogans during a protest on Tuesday, December 17. Biju Boro/AFP via Getty Images Indian Muslims demonstrate against the bill in New Delhi on December 13.

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Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hundreds of protesters rallied near the Bangladesh diplomatic mission in the Indian capital on Tuesday, pressing for an end to reported attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh after former premier Sheikh Hasina fled into exile in India in August. Hindu holy men and others shout slogans condemning reported attacks on Hindu and other minorities in …

Ex-AAP Councillor Denies Insurgency Charges, Says Protests Don't Constitute Insurgency
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-AAP Councillor Denies Insurgency Charges, Says Protests Don't Constitute Insurgency

The Hindu  

Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain has stated that protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) or the National Register of Citizens in meetings does not amount to ‘armed rebellion’ or ‘insurgency’. Hussain made the submission through his counsel in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai. The court has been hearing arguments on the framing charges in the …

Delhi riots were result of deep-rooted conspiracy, everything was pre-planned: Prosecution tells court
4 months ago

Delhi riots were result of deep-rooted conspiracy, everything was pre-planned: Prosecution tells court

Op India  

Delhi Police on Thursday began its arguments on framing of charges against accused persons in the larger conspiracy of Delhi riots 2020. The Karkardooma Court started hearing arguments on charges against the accused persons, namely Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Tahir Hussain, Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Gulfisha Fatima, Safoora Zargar, Ishrat Jahan, Meran Haider, Asif Iqbal Tanha, and others. He also …

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19
4 months, 1 week ago

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday scheduled October 9 for hearing a series of petitions related to the February 2020 violence in North-East Delhi, including the alleged hate speeches by several BJP leaders. The petitions primarily call for the registration of FIRs against several BJP leaders accused of delivering hate speeches that allegedly fueled the violence. Emphasising the …

India’s new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here’s what to know
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here’s what to know

LA Times  

Students in Guwahati, India, protest against implementation of a controversial citizenship law widely criticized for excluding Muslims. India has implemented a citizenship law that excludes migrants who are Muslims, a minority community whose concerns have heightened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government. Critics argue that the law is further evidence that Modi’s government is trying to reshape the …

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act in India and why is it controversial?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act in India and why is it controversial?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India has implemented a controversial …

India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI — India has implemented a citizenship law that excludes Muslims, a minority community whose concerns have heightened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government. Critics argue that the law is further evidence that Modi’s government is trying to reshape the country into a Hindu state and marginalize Muslims. It also amends the old law, which prevents illegal …

India’s new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here’s what to know
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India has implemented a citizenship law that excludes migrants who are Muslims, a minority community whose concerns have heightened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government. It also amends the old law, which prevents illegal migrants from becoming Indian citizens, and marks the first time that India — an officially secular state with a religiously diverse …

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls

Al Jazeera  

Protests break out in parts of the country. New Delhi, India — Protests have erupted in parts of India over the Narendra Modi government’s implementation of a controversial citizenship law ahead of national elections, as security forces rushed to areas of the national capital that had previously been epicentres of large demonstrations against the legislation. “The CAA has always been …

'CAA implemented on eve of Ramzan': After the govt notifies CAA, journalists; politicians and Islamist activate new anti-Modi toolkit to incite violence
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'CAA implemented on eve of Ramzan': After the govt notifies CAA, journalists; politicians and Islamist activate new anti-Modi toolkit to incite violence

Op India  

On Monday, March 11, the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially notified the Citizenship Amendment Act, which will grant Indian nationality to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian migrants, who had come to India before 2015 after facing persecution on the ground of religion in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. As soon as the Union Home Ministry officially …

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office. The law was approved by Indian Parliament in 2019, but Modi’s government had held off with its implementation after deadly protests broke out in capital New Delhi …

India notifies citizenship law for minority refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India notifies citizenship law for minority refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan

Firstpost  

The CAA was passed in December 2019 and subsequently got the president’s assent but there were protests in several parts of the country against it The Prime Minister Modi-led BJP government on Monday notified the Citizenship Amendment Act rules. The Ministry of Home Affairs in a statement on X, formerly Twitter, said, “Ministry of Home Affairs will be notifying today, …

India implements ‘anti-Muslim’ 2019 citizenship law weeks before election
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India implements ‘anti-Muslim’ 2019 citizenship law weeks before election

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announces rules to implement the controversial law, weeks before he seeks a rare third term in vote due by May. The Indian government has announced rules to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term for his Hindu nationalist government. The controversial law passed in 2019 by …

India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Thousands of Indian farmers blocked traffic on major roads and railway tracks outside of the nation’s capital on Monday, marking one year of demonstrations against government-backed laws that they say will shatter their livelihoods. Waving colorful flags and distributing free food, hundreds of farmers gathered Monday at one of the protest sites on the edges of the …

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case
3 years, 3 months ago

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case

India Today  

In yet another case related to the Delhi riots of February 2020, a sessions court has reprimanded the Delhi Police for its investigation. The court also said, “It is also relevant to note here that till date the investigating agency has not been able to apprehend any other accused person in the matter, meaning thereby that no progress/further investigation in …

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 …

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam used social media to radicalise youth, says Delhi Police in charge sheet
4 years, 3 months ago

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam used social media to radicalise youth, says Delhi Police in charge sheet

Op India  

Former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam used social media to radicalise youth and mobilise them for the ‘chakka jam’ as a means to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act, Delhi Police has mentioned in its charge sheet. Further, Delhi Police charge sheet mentions Aam Aadmi Party co-founder and former leader Yogendra Yadav. The Delhi Police has also established …

Citizenship (Amendment) Act: The law sans rules?
4 years, 5 months ago

Citizenship (Amendment) Act: The law sans rules?

India Today  

In a Republic based on the rule of law, some laws do not have rules. An RTI application has revealed that the controversial Citizenship Act is now law but the parliamentary panel tasked with scrutinising the rules of the Act hasn’t got them from the Union Home Ministry. According to norms, the home ministry should frame rules and send it …

Protests are democratic right, says new Mumbai Police Commissioner
4 years, 10 months ago

Protests are democratic right, says new Mumbai Police Commissioner

India Today  

Director-General of police, Pram Bir Singh on Saturday took charge as the new Mumbai Police Commissioner. He took charge from Sanjay Barve, the outgoing Commissioner of Police, who retired on Saturday. While addressing media Singh said, Protests are a democratic right till the time the law is not taken in hands, when asked about ongoing protests on the Citizenship Amendment …

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 …

New Delhi hit by worst violence in decades: What you need to know
4 years, 10 months ago

New Delhi hit by worst violence in decades: What you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Four days of unrest in the Indian capital has left dozens of people dead and hundreds wounded. Protests against a new citizenship law, which critics describe as divisive, discriminatory and running counter to the country’s secular constitution, erupted in December and were joined by people from all religions and minorities across India. The unrest was triggered after weeks-long peaceful sit-ins …

Violence in several parts of Delhi appears orchestrated to coincide with US President’s India visit: MHA sources
4 years, 10 months ago

Violence in several parts of Delhi appears orchestrated to coincide with US President’s India visit: MHA sources

Op India  

A Delhi Police constable lost his life and 37 other police personnel, including a DCP, were injured Monday after violence erupted in the northeast Delhi on the second consecutive day. According to the government sources, MHA believes it’s a deliberate conspiracy to orchestrate violence in the national capital while the US President Donald Trump is on a two-day visit to …

‘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 …

‘Desh ke gaddaron ko, Goli maaro saalon ko’: Pro-CAA protests carried out in Jamia, 40 detained
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Desh ke gaddaron ko, Goli maaro saalon ko’: Pro-CAA protests carried out in Jamia, 40 detained

Op India  

People in Delhi appear to have had enough of the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the national capital. #CAA pic.twitter.com/Kam01ITxjy — ANI February 4, 2020 Slogans of “Desh Ke Gaddaron Ko, Goli Maaron Saalon ko” were raised at these demonstrations. “Desh Ke Gaddaron Ko, Goli Maaron Salon ko” procession taken out in #Jamia today by these men carrying …

In first rally for Delhi polls, Narendra Modi reiterates BJP's pitch to regularise unauthorised colonies and slams AAP, Congress over anti-CAA protests
4 years, 11 months ago

In first rally for Delhi polls, Narendra Modi reiterates BJP's pitch to regularise unauthorised colonies and slams AAP, Congress over anti-CAA protests

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed his first poll rally ahead of the Delhi Assembly election scheduled for 8 February and appealed to voters to “shun the politics of hate” and focus on development. Amid sustained nationwide protests against the “discriminatory” Citizenship Amendment Act, Modi said that various demonstrations against the contentious law in the National Capital were “politically …

AP EXPLAINS: How India ended up in turmoil over citizenship
4 years, 11 months ago

AP EXPLAINS: How India ended up in turmoil over citizenship

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India has been embroiled in protests since December, when Parliament passed a bill amending the country’s citizenship law. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Hindu nationalist-led government pushed through a bill to give citizenship rights to some migrants who while fleeing religious persecution entered India illegally from Muslim-majority Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan on or before Dec. 31, 2014. LOCALS …

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 …

94 arrested in Delhi for violence during CAA protests in last 1 month
4 years, 11 months ago

94 arrested in Delhi for violence during CAA protests in last 1 month

India TV News  

Ninety-four people have been arrested in various parts of the national capital for indulging in violence during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the last one month, officials said on Monday. Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik also met Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and is believed to have briefed him about the prevailing situation in the city, which continues …

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 …

Citizenship Amendment Act comes into effect from Jan. 10
4 years, 11 months ago

Citizenship Amendment Act comes into effect from Jan. 10

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification on Friday that the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 2019 will come into force from January 10 onwards. The CAA passed by Parliament on December 11 provides citizenship to six undocumented non-Muslim communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who entered India on or before December 31, 2014. “In exercise of the powers …

Protest held in Mumbai against CAA, violence in JNU
5 years ago

Protest held in Mumbai against CAA, violence in JNU

India TV News  

Hundreds of people, including senior citizens, youths and women, took part in a march in suburban Bandra against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the recent violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. During the march, the protesters also raised slogans against the government over the National Register of Citizens and the National Population Register. People, who gathered under the banner …

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 …

Indian-Americans hold rallies in support of CAA, NRC in US
5 years ago

Indian-Americans hold rallies in support of CAA, NRC in US

India TV News  

A large number of Indian-Americans have come out in support of the amended citizenship law and the proposed National Register of Citizens, holding rallies in several US cities to "dispel misinformation and myths" surrounding the contentious law, the organisers of the demonstrations have said. "We held this rally to counter the fear-mongering of Islamic and leftist organisations about the CAA …

IIT Bombay students extend their support to CAA
5 years ago

IIT Bombay students extend their support to CAA

Op India  

IIT Bombay students on Tuesday took out a march in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act. IIT B Students stand against spread of misinformation on CAA,” the banners held by IIT Bombay students read. IIT Bombay students also urged the protestors to go and read the Act to form an opinion. Read: Aligarh Police releases CCTV footage showing rioting students …

Arundhati Roy: Protests over India’s citizenship law give me hope
5 years ago

Arundhati Roy: Protests over India’s citizenship law give me hope

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – Mass protests have gripped parts of India over a controversial citizenship law. 191224114443933 The law follows the publication of the National Register of Citizens in India’s northeastern Assam state in August, which excluded nearly two million people – about half Hindu and half Muslim – from the official list of citizens, raising fears they could be …

CAA protests: How PM Modi and BJP misread people's mood
5 years ago

CAA protests: How PM Modi and BJP misread people's mood

India Today  

Huge protests in India against a citizenship law seen by many as anti-Muslim have wrong-footed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sent the Bharatiya Janata Party scrambling to douse the anger. In PM Modi's biggest challenge since taking office in 2014, hundreds of thousands have rallied against the law offering citizenship to immigrants from non-Muslim minorities who have fled Afghanistan, Bangladesh …

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 …

US ivy league students write open letter over CAA, NRC to 'condemn Hindutva ideology, Modi govt's fascist treatment of Indian Muslims'
5 years ago

US ivy league students write open letter over CAA, NRC to 'condemn Hindutva ideology, Modi govt's fascist treatment of Indian Muslims'

Firstpost  

College students in the United States have written an open letter to lawmakers demanding targeted sanctions on Indian government officials until the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens are repealed and inviting American universities and student groups to mark #HoliAgainstHindutva in March 2020. Students of ivy league colleges in the United States have written an open letter …

Massive protests against NRC, CAA at Millers Road in Bengaluru
5 years ago

Massive protests against NRC, CAA at Millers Road in Bengaluru

India TV News  

People gathered in huge numbers in Bengaluru on Monday to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to those against the law that lies were being spread by the opposition about CAA and NRC. While on Sunday, the city wintessed people taking to streets in the support for Citizenship Amendment Act, Monday saw thousands …

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 …

Citizenship Amendment Act protests Updates: Modi's assurance on NRC hollow, says Pinarayi Vijayan; Gujarat BJP to launch campaign to clear 'misconceptions'
5 years ago

Citizenship Amendment Act protests Updates: Modi's assurance on NRC hollow, says Pinarayi Vijayan; Gujarat BJP to launch campaign to clear 'misconceptions'

Firstpost  

9:04 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter CAA concerns all Indians, not just Muslims, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi The fight against the new citizenship law is “not just the issue of Muslims” but concerns all Indians and there should be a sustained struggle against the legislation, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has claimed. You also have to stand in queue and bring documents,” …

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 …

Citizenship Amendment Act: Uttar Pradesh remains tense
5 years ago

Citizenship Amendment Act: Uttar Pradesh remains tense

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh remained tense amid violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the state. Clashes broke out in several parts of the state including Meerut, Kanpur, Rampur, Lucknow and Aligarh even as section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which bars assembly of more than four people in a place, is in force and internet is suspended. …

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 deadlier than months-long Hong Kong protests: 25 killed in India, 2 deaths reported in Hong Kong
5 years ago

CAA protests deadlier than months-long Hong Kong protests: 25 killed in India, 2 deaths reported in Hong Kong

India Today  

With a death toll of 25, the ongoing protests against the amended Citizenship Act are already deadlier than the pro-democracy agitation in Hong Kong, now in its seventh month. In Hong Kong, where demonstrators recently marked the six-month anniversary of their first clash with the police, two deaths have been reported. A varsity student, 22, died on November 8 after …

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