The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): What You Need to Know
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed in India in December 2019, has been a topic of much debate and controversy. Here's a breakdown of the law and the issues surrounding it:
What is the CAA?
The CAA expedites citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who arrived in India before December 31, 2014, if they faced religious persecution in their home countries. These religious minorities include Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians.
Why was the CAA passed?
The Indian government argues the CAA offers refuge to those fleeing religious persecution. They point out that Muslims are not a persecuted minority in these countries.
What's the latest with the CAA?
Just yesterday, on March 11, 2024, the Indian government announced rules for implementing the CAA. This comes ahead of the upcoming general elections in India.
CAA NOTIFICATION 2024 PDF Read below
