More than four years after it was passed by Parliament The contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 has been enforced. There has been plenty of questions such as will the non citizens be thrown out of the country and where do the Muslims stand…

CAA rules notified: All you need to know about Citizenships Amendment Act

<p>India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah has once again reiterated that no one can stop the implementation of the&nbsp;Citizenship (Amendment) Act, stating it is the 'law of the land'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah made the comment while addressing a closed-door meeting of the West Bengal BJP's social media and IT wing members, according to news agency PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the address, he also accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading people on the issue, adding that BJP should&nbsp;secure more than 35 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have to work to form a BJP government in West Bengal after the next assembly polls. A BJP government will mean the end of infiltration, cow smuggling and providing citizenship to religiously persecuted people through CAA," said Shah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At times, she tries to mislead the people, the refugees, whether CAA will be at all implemented in the country or not. I want to say this clearly that CAA is the law of the land and no one can stop its implementation. This is the commitment of our party," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month,&nbsp;Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra gave an update on the implementation of CAA saying the final draft is expected to be ready by March 30 next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The process to roll out CAA has gained momentum in the last couple of years... some issues are being sorted out. Nobody can snatch citizenship rights from the Matuas. By March next year, the final draft of the CAA is expected to be ready for coming into force," said Mishra.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-minister-of-state-for-home-affairs-ajay-kumar-mishra-says-caa-rules-will-be-framed-in-2024-663377"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra says, 'CAA rules will be framed in 2024'</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>What does the CAA seek to achieve?</strong></h2>

<p>The CAA seeks to grant Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan entering India before December 31, 2014.</p>

<p>The CAA (Previously Citizenship Amendment Bill) was passed in the Lok Sabha on December 10, 2019 and a day later in the Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-riots-culprits-will-not-be-spared-says-home-minister-amit-shah-285686"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Delhi riots: Culprits will not be spared, says Home Minister Amit Shah</strong></a></p>

<p>The passing of the bill led to a series of protests across the country with the opponents saying it violated Article 14 of the Indian Constitution,&nbsp;which guarantees the right to equality. Additionally, a section of protesters said the bill violates the&nbsp;principles of secularism by alienating the Muslims.&nbsp;</p>

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India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah has once again reiterated that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, stating it is the 'law of the land'.

India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah has once again reiterated that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, stating it is the 'law of the land'. Shah made the comment while addressing a closed-door meeting of the West Bengal BJP's social media and IT wing members, according to news agency PTI. During the address, he also accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading people on the issue, adding that BJP should secure more than 35 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state. "We have to work to form a BJP government in West Bengal after the next assembly polls. A BJP government will mean the end of infiltration, cow smuggling and providing citizenship to religiously persecuted people through CAA," said Shah. "At times, she tries to mislead the people, the refugees, whether CAA will be at all implemented in the country or not. I want to say this clearly that CAA is the law of the land and no one can stop its implementation. This is the commitment of our party," he added. Last month, Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra gave an update on the implementation of CAA saying the final draft is expected to be ready by March 30 next year. "The process to roll out CAA has gained momentum in the last couple of years... some issues are being sorted out. Nobody can snatch citizenship rights from the Matuas. By March next year, the final draft of the CAA is expected to be ready for coming into force," said Mishra. Watch | India Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra says, 'CAA rules will be framed in 2024' × What does the CAA seek to achieve? The CAA seeks to grant Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan entering India before December 31, 2014. The CAA (Previously Citizenship Amendment Bill) was passed in the Lok Sabha on December 10, 2019 and a day later in the Rajya Sabha. Also read | Delhi riots: Culprits will not be spared, says Home Minister Amit Shah The passing of the bill led to a series of protests across the country with the opponents saying it violated Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to equality. Additionally, a section of protesters said the bill violates the principles of secularism by alienating the Muslims. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Home Minister Amit Shah reiterates ‘no one can stop’ implementation of CAA

<p>The government has briefed the international community on the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in Jammu and Kashmir and the amended citizenship law, and these countries have shown an understanding of India's position, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.<br />
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In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said as a result of government's efforts, countries have shown a better understanding that matters related to Jammu &amp; Kashmir are internal to India and that Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism has been posing a grave threat and affecting the lives of Indians.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/india-news/caa-does-not-violate-fundamental-rights-centre-tells-supreme-court-286974" hreflang="en">CAA does not violate fundamental rights, Centre tells Supreme Court</a><br />
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Some countries have also called on Pakistan not to allow its territories to be used for terrorism in any manner, he said.<br />
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"The government has proactively reached out and briefed the members of the international community on the facts relating to Jammu and Kashmir and also shared perspectives and objectives of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019," Muraleedharan said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/india-news/delhi-police-detains-couple-linked-to-isis-for-instigating-anti-caa-protests-285117">&nbsp;Delhi Police detains couple linked to ISIS for instigating Anti-CAA protests</a><br />
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Interlocutors also understand the Indian position that the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is an affirmative action meant to address the long-standing predicament of the vulnerable sections living in India, he said.<br />
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They also understand that it does not impact in any manner the status of any citizen of India or deprive any Indian of any faith of her or his citizenship, Muraleedharan said.<br />
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"These countries know that Indian democratic practices and institutions are equipped to deal with issues that may arise in the implementation of the decisions taken by the Indian Parliament," he said.</p>

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Muraleedhran also hit out at the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for his remarks in December on the CAA.<br />
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The United Nations' human rights body had voiced concern over India's new citizenship law, terming it "fundamentally discriminatory" in nature.<br />
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"Government immediately registered its protest with the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and clearly conveyed that the legislation is a humanitarian measure and is in line with India's international human rights obligations," Muraleedharan said.<br />
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He said the government completely and unequivocally rejected any efforts to internationalise the issues which are internal to India, in particular on laws passed by Parliament of a sovereign nation.<br />
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The government has also taken note of some statements made by China, Malaysia and Turkey on the issue of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, he said.<br />
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"It has been conveyed that India expects these countries to not comment on the internal affairs of India; respect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and develop a proper understanding of the issue," Muraleedharan said.</p>


The government has briefed the international community on the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in Jammu and Kashmir and the amended citizenship law, and these countries have shown an understanding of India's position, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

The government has briefed the international community on the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in Jammu and Kashmir and the amended citizenship law, and these countries have shown an understanding of India's position, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said as a result of government's efforts, countries have shown a better understanding that matters related to Jammu & Kashmir are internal to India and that Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism has been posing a grave threat and affecting the lives of Indians. Also read: CAA does not violate fundamental rights, Centre tells Supreme Court Some countries have also called on Pakistan not to allow its territories to be used for terrorism in any manner, he said. "The government has proactively reached out and briefed the members of the international community on the facts relating to Jammu and Kashmir and also shared perspectives and objectives of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019," Muraleedharan said. Also read: Delhi Police detains couple linked to ISIS for instigating Anti-CAA protests Interlocutors also understand the Indian position that the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is an affirmative action meant to address the long-standing predicament of the vulnerable sections living in India, he said. They also understand that it does not impact in any manner the status of any citizen of India or deprive any Indian of any faith of her or his citizenship, Muraleedharan said. "These countries know that Indian democratic practices and institutions are equipped to deal with issues that may arise in the implementation of the decisions taken by the Indian Parliament," he said. Muraleedhran also hit out at the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for his remarks in December on the CAA. The United Nations' human rights body had voiced concern over India's new citizenship law, terming it "fundamentally discriminatory" in nature. "Government immediately registered its protest with the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and clearly conveyed that the legislation is a humanitarian measure and is in line with India's international human rights obligations," Muraleedharan said. He said the government completely and unequivocally rejected any efforts to internationalise the issues which are internal to India, in particular on laws passed by Parliament of a sovereign nation. The government has also taken note of some statements made by China, Malaysia and Turkey on the issue of Jammu & Kashmir, he said. "It has been conveyed that India expects these countries to not comment on the internal affairs of India; respect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and develop a proper understanding of the issue," Muraleedharan said.

Briefed international community on J&K, CAA; countries have shown understanding: Govt

<p>A drastic increase of&nbsp;stone-pelting incidents&nbsp;reported in the Maujpur area of the national capital resulted in the deployment of additional police personnel&nbsp;to maintain order and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-misleading-public-to-disrupt-law-and-order-over-caa-tamil-nadu-cm-palaniswami-281421" target="_blank">reduce the number of violent clashes</a>.</p>

<p>Stringent security measures precede fierce clashes in the area that resulted in 7 deaths on Monday. Police officers and Rapid Action Force personnel arrived at the scene following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/road-at-shaheen-bagh-opened-by-group-of-protesters-blocked-again-police-282148" target="_blank">multiple incidents of stone-pelting</a>&nbsp;in Brahampuri and Maujpur area.</p>

<p>Law enforcement officials conducted a flag march in these areas after clashes broke out.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/a-person-open-fires-at-shaheen-bagh-shouting-sirf-hinduon-ki-chalegi-278057" target="_blank">A person open fires at Shaheen Bagh shouting "Sirf Hinduon Ki Chalegi"</a></p>

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<p>&nbsp;The events have received bipartisan condemnation on social media, as Lt. Governor Baijal tweeted, “Instructed @DelhiPolice and @CPDelhito ensure that law and order is maintained in North East Delhi. The situation is being closely monitored. I urge everyone to exercise restraint.”</p>

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<p>Leader of the Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi, tweeted, "The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/latest-india-news-third-firing-incident-takes-place-at-jamia-milia-islamia-278235" target="_blank">violence today in Delhi is disturbing</a>&nbsp;and must be unequivocally condemned... I urge the citizens of Delhi to show restraint, compassion and understanding no matter what the provocation,"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The violence today in Delhi is disturbing &amp; must be unequivocally condemned. Peaceful protests are a sign of a healthy democracy, but violence can never be justified. I urge the citizens of Delhi to show restraint, compassion &amp; understanding no matter what the provocation.</p>
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1231928862365241344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also Read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/one-policeman-killed-in-clashes-during-caa-protests-in-delhi-282424" target="_blank">One policeman killed in clashes during CAA protests in Delhi</a></p>
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<p>Rattan Lal, a Police Head Constable was among the 7 who had lost their lives in the clashes. More than 100 people have been reportedly injured in the clashes between groups that favour and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shaheen-bagh-protesters-try-to-march-to-home-ministers-residence-stopped-by-police-280992" target="_blank">groups that oppose the Citizenship Amendment Act</a>&nbsp;in North-East Delhi.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting on Monday with senior Delhi Police officers and top Home Ministry officials to review the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-comes-out-in-support-of-caa-npr-says-youth-being-misled-into-protests-278734" target="_blank">law and order situation in Delhi</a>. All government and private schools in northeast Delhi are reportedly closed on Tuesday, as per tweets from Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.</p>
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A drastic increase of stone-pelting incidents reported in the Maujpur area of the national capital resulted in the deployment of additional police personnel to maintain order and reduce the number of violent clashes.

A drastic increase of stone-pelting incidents reported in the Maujpur area of the national capital resulted in the deployment of additional police personnel to maintain order and reduce the number of violent clashes. Stringent security measures precede fierce clashes in the area that resulted in 7 deaths on Monday. Police officers and Rapid Action Force personnel arrived at the scene following multiple incidents of stone-pelting in Brahampuri and Maujpur area. Law enforcement officials conducted a flag march in these areas after clashes broke out. Watch: A person open fires at Shaheen Bagh shouting "Sirf Hinduon Ki Chalegi" The events have received bipartisan condemnation on social media, as Lt. Governor Baijal tweeted, “Instructed @DelhiPolice and @CPDelhito ensure that law and order is maintained in North East Delhi. The situation is being closely monitored. I urge everyone to exercise restraint.” Instructed @DelhiPolice and @CPDelhi to ensure that law and order is maintained in North East Delhi. The situation is being closely monitored. I urge everyone to exercise restraint for maintenance of peace and harmony. — LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) February 24, 2020 × Leader of the Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi, tweeted, "The violence today in Delhi is disturbing and must be unequivocally condemned... I urge the citizens of Delhi to show restraint, compassion and understanding no matter what the provocation," The violence today in Delhi is disturbing & must be unequivocally condemned. Peaceful protests are a sign of a healthy democracy, but violence can never be justified. I urge the citizens of Delhi to show restraint, compassion & understanding no matter what the provocation. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 24, 2020 × Also Read: One policeman killed in clashes during CAA protests in Delhi Rattan Lal, a Police Head Constable was among the 7 who had lost their lives in the clashes. More than 100 people have been reportedly injured in the clashes between groups that favour and groups that oppose the Citizenship Amendment Act in North-East Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting on Monday with senior Delhi Police officers and top Home Ministry officials to review the law and order situation in Delhi. All government and private schools in northeast Delhi are reportedly closed on Tuesday, as per tweets from Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

CAA: Death toll rises to seven as Maujpur witnesses heavy security

Its a diplomatic victory for India. The vote on 6 anti-CAA resolutions in the European Parliament has been postponed to March. Palki S Upadhyay tells you want went down at the plenary session in Brussels.

Gravitas: EU postpones voting on anti-CAA resolutions

The distancing of the EU Council and France from the European Parliament, sources said, came at a time when India has diplomatically engaged Brussels and European parliamentarians.

European Union distances itself from MEP’s Anti-CAA drafts

Six resolutions on CAA were submitted to the parliament for discussion, but the 66-member Europeans Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group pulled out, bringing the total number of MEPs (Members of European Parliament) backing the resolution from 626 to 560.

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European Union distances itself from MEP’s Anti-CAA drafts

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