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India Implements Controversial CAA Citizenship Law: What You Need to Know

Citizenship Amendment Act - Immigration - India - Muslims - Narendra Modi - Protests - Religious Minorities

Check out the latest updates on India's implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and its impact on citizenship rights in the country!

India recently announced the enforcement of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a law that fast-tracks citizenship for non-Muslim religious minorities from neighboring nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The rules, implemented by the Modi government, have stirred up debates and concerns about religious discrimination. The CAA mandates a one-year continuous stay in India for eligibility to apply for citizenship under this law. Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the significance of these rules in enabling persecuted minorities to seek refuge in India.

The notification of the CAA rules has sparked mixed reactions among the Indian population, with some viewing it as a positive step towards protecting persecuted minorities, while others criticize it for its exclusionary nature towards Muslims. The timing of this implementation, just ahead of elections, adds a political dimension to the already contentious law. Critics argue that the CAA undermines the secular foundation of India's democracy and promotes a religiously biased approach to citizenship.

Interestingly, the CAA rules include a language clause that outlines specific requirements related to language proficiency for acquiring citizenship. This clause introduces a unique criterion that adds another layer of complexity to the citizenship process under this law. As the debate on the CAA continues to unfold, its implications on India's social fabric and political landscape remain at the forefront of public discourse.

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India implements 'anti-Muslim' 2019 citizenship law weeks before ... (Aljazeera.com)

The Indian government has announced rules to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third ...

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CAA India LIVE Updates: 'This is an act to give citizenship and not ... (Livemint)

CAA notification India Live Updates: The Modi government on Monday notified the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The act expedites the ...

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India to enforce migrant law that excludes Muslims (BBC News)

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will allow non-Muslim religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to seek citizenship. The authorities ...

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India Enacts Controversial CAA Citizenship Law Ahead of Elections (Bloomberg)

India implemented a divisive religion-based law Monday, fast-tracking citizenship rights for immigrants from neighboring nations, except for those who ...

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CAA rules mandate continuous stay of one year in India before ... (Deccan Herald)

New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Those seeking Indian nationality under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 will become eligible to apply after spending at least ...

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CAA rules notified: Eligibility, procedure, language clause explained (Hindustan Times)

Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules: Eligibility, procedure, language requirement explained · Home minister Amit Shah said the new rules will enable minorities ...

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India's controversial CAA citizenship law brought in ahead of elections (The National)

The Modi government today notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These rules will now enable minorities persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, ...

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India to enforce migrant law that excludes Muslims (BBC News)

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will allow non-Muslim religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to seek citizenship. The authorities ...

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Home ministry notifies rules for implementation of citizenship law CAA (Business Standard)

With the CAA rules being issued, the Modi government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, ...

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CAA rules decoded: Full details about criteria, clauses and ... (Times of India)

The rules will now facilitate minorities facing persecution on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to obtain Indian citizenship.

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No passport, no visa: Rules eased for seeking citizenship under CAA (The Indian Express)

With the notification, the Centre has eased the process of granting Indian citizenship to members of these communities from the three countries, ...

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CAA long overdue, say Indian American groups (Deccan Herald)

Washington, Mar 12 (PTI) The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which was notified in India on Monday, was long overdue and mirrors the Lautenberg Amendment ...

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'Dark day': India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before ... (Aljazeera.com)

Protests break out in parts of the country. Police presence beefed up. Critics of the law call its timing cynical.

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India enacts citizenship law criticised as 'discriminatory' to Muslims (The Guardian)

Citizenship amendment act grants Indian nationality to refugees who are Hindu, Christian, Parsi, Jain or Buddhist, but not Muslim.

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CAA India LIVE: All India Muslim Jamaat President welcomes ... (Hindustan Times)

CAA India LIVE updates: People protesting against CAA at Shaheen Bagh, in New Delhi on January 26, 2020. Protests erupted after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act ...

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What exactly is CAA? Check Full Form, Application Details, and How ... (Jagran Josh)

The Modi-let government has announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) throughout India. Does the opposition approve it?

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CAA 'violates' Indian Constitution: Netizens react as Centre ... (Livemint)

As per the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019, India will grant citizenship to 'persecuted' non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

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Why is India's Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial? (Aljazeera.com)

The law creates India's first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.

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Fact Check: Pak PM didn't announce CAA for Indian Muslims, viral ... (India Today)

India Today found the alleged post by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif was fabricated. He has made no such announcement.

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Why India's new citizenship law is so controversial (The Associated Press)

The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled to Hindu-majority ...

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The CAA Rules, unpacked (The Indian Express)

What do the Rules notified by the government for the implementation of the new citizenship law say? What documents must applicants provide, and who will be ...

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'No deportation': MHA clears 'misconceptions' about CAA (Times of India)

India News: The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) does not impact the citizenship of any Indian citizen, including Indian Muslims. It provides a pathway to ...

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CAA won't impact citizenship of Indian Muslims, says Centre (The Hindu)

Ministry of Home Affairs clarifies CAA impact on Muslims, assures no citizenship proof needed, and no deportation pact with Muslim countries.

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CAA applicants can attach 9 documents to prove country of origin ... (Hindustan Times)

The government on Monday implemented the Citizenship Act, 2019, notifying the rules to fast-track citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan ...

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