In a major breakthrough, a senior Govt official revealed that CAA rules are expected to roll out before Lok Sabha Polls. The Citizenship Amendment Act, introduced by Modi govt, aims to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants. Notably, the act will provide citizenship to non-Muslim migrants which included Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and others. The implementation of the CAA, which has been delayed for over four years, necessitates the formulation of its associated rules. PM Modi-led Central Government is committed to implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019. On Dec 27, 2023, Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that implementation of CAA can’t be halted as it stands as the law of the land. He had also accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading the public regarding this matter. Between Apr 1, 2021 & Dec 31, a cumulative count of 1,414 individuals from non-Muslim minorities were granted Indian citizenship.
03 January,2024 05:42 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
