The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../pm-johnson-signs-agreement-for-britain-to- leave-european-union-276448">European Union</a> (EU) Parliament should not take any action questioning the rights and authority of democratically elected legislatures, government sources said on Sunday, ahead of a debate on a batch of resolutions against India's new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../despite-protests-citizenship-amendment-act-will- not-be-withdrawn-amit-shah-275742">citizenship law</a> by the powerful bloc of 28 nations.

India hopes that the "sponsors and supporters" of the resolutions will engage with the government to get a full and accurate assessment of facts before they proceed further, the sources said.

The EU Parliament is set to debate on the resolutions tabled by a large chunk of its members against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying the enactment of the new law marked a dangerous shift in India's citizenship regime.

The new law, passed by Parliament last month, offers citizenship to non-Muslim persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. India has been witnessing massive protests against the new law with opposition parties, civil rights groups and activists saying granting citizenship based on religion is against the foundational principle of the Constitution.

Reiterating New Delhi's stated position, the sources said the CAA was an entirely internal matter of India and that the legislation was adopted through democratic means after a debate in both houses of Parliament.

"Every society that fashions a pathway to naturalisation contemplates both a context and criteria. This is not discrimination. In fact, European societies have followed the same approach," a government source said, explaining why India is opposed to the resolutions at the EU parliament.

A total of six resolutions have been tabled by groups within the EU, including the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&amp;D), Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) (PPE), Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance (Verts/ALE), European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR), Renew Europe Group (Renew) and European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Group.

The resolutions have a similar theme with a number of them, such as the one tabled by the GUE/NGL Group, also making a reference to the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. They are set to be debated in the European Parliament in Brussels next Wednesday and voted the day after.

The resolutions urge the Indian authorities to "engage constructively" with those protesting against the law and consider their demands to repeal the "discriminatory CAA".

"The CAA marks a dangerous shift in the way citizenship will be determined in India and is set to create the largest statelessness crisis in the world and cause immense human suffering," according to the GUE/NGL resolution.

"Instead of addressing the concerns, offering corrective action, calling for security forces to act with restraint and ensuring accountability, many government leaders have been engaging in efforts to discredit, rebuke and threaten the protesters," it stated.

The Indian government has been emphasising that the new law does not deny any citizenship rights, but has been brought to protect the oppressed minorities of neighbouring countries and give them citizenship.&nbsp;

The European Union (EU) Parliament should not take any action questioning the rights and authority of democratically elected legislatures, government sources said on Sunday, ahead of a debate on a batch of resolutions against India's new citizenship law by the powerful bloc of 28 nations.

The European Union (EU) Parliament should not take any action questioning the rights and authority of democratically elected legislatures, government sources said on Sunday, ahead of a debate on a batch of resolutions against India's new citizenship law by the powerful bloc of 28 nations. India hopes that the "sponsors and supporters" of the resolutions will engage with the government to get a full and accurate assessment of facts before they proceed further, the sources said. The EU Parliament is set to debate on the resolutions tabled by a large chunk of its members against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying the enactment of the new law marked a dangerous shift in India's citizenship regime. The new law, passed by Parliament last month, offers citizenship to non-Muslim persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. India has been witnessing massive protests against the new law with opposition parties, civil rights groups and activists saying granting citizenship based on religion is against the foundational principle of the Constitution. Reiterating New Delhi's stated position, the sources said the CAA was an entirely internal matter of India and that the legislation was adopted through democratic means after a debate in both houses of Parliament. "Every society that fashions a pathway to naturalisation contemplates both a context and criteria. This is not discrimination. In fact, European societies have followed the same approach," a government source said, explaining why India is opposed to the resolutions at the EU parliament. A total of six resolutions have been tabled by groups within the EU, including the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D), Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) (PPE), Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance (Verts/ALE), European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR), Renew Europe Group (Renew) and European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Group. The resolutions have a similar theme with a number of them, such as the one tabled by the GUE/NGL Group, also making a reference to the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. They are set to be debated in the European Parliament in Brussels next Wednesday and voted the day after. The resolutions urge the Indian authorities to "engage constructively" with those protesting against the law and consider their demands to repeal the "discriminatory CAA". "The CAA marks a dangerous shift in the way citizenship will be determined in India and is set to create the largest statelessness crisis in the world and cause immense human suffering," according to the GUE/NGL resolution. "Instead of addressing the concerns, offering corrective action, calling for security forces to act with restraint and ensuring accountability, many government leaders have been engaging in efforts to discredit, rebuke and threaten the protesters," it stated. The Indian government has been emphasising that the new law does not deny any citizenship rights, but has been brought to protect the oppressed minorities of neighbouring countries and give them citizenship.

'Entirely Internal Matter': India on European Union Parliament setting resolution against CAA

More than 150 lawmakers of the European Union have drafted a five-page resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act, disputing that it "marks a dangerous shift in the way citizenship will be determined in India and is set to create the largest statelessness crisis in the world and cause immense human suffering".

Eu leaders draft Anti-CAA 5-page resolution, Call it fundamentally biased

Shaffaq Mohammed, Pakistan-origin Member of European Parliament, is the lead mover of the European Parliament Resolution on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

WION Dispatch: Pak-Origin Mep Moves Anti-CAA Resolution

A Pakistani origin British MEP is behind the resolution against India Citizenship Act in the European Parliament. Sharaf Mohammed is a native of Mirpur in PoK, member of the European Parliament since 2019. Mohammed has moved a resolution which calls the CAA discriminatory. The proposed resolution will be tabled in the European Parliament this week and is reportedly supported by 154 of the 751 members. In a strong response, the Indian government has said that the CAA is an entirely internal matter of India and the law was adopted through democratic means.

Pak Origin MEP Behind Anti-CAA Resolution In European Parliament

The Border Security Force (BSF) claimed that there is a substantial increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants after the Citizenship Amendment Act was enacted.

A top official of the BSF’s South Bengal Frontier confirmed that after the Citizenship Amendment Act was passed, there had been an increase in the number of migrants’ crossing over to the Bangladesh border.

“There is a substantial increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants. As much as 90 per cent of the total of 268 persons were apprehended while venturing into Bangladesh. But this is not an exodus, the numbers have been small so far,” said YB Khurania, IG, South Bengal Frontier, BSF.

On being quizzed on which part of the state with the porous border with Bangladesh accounted for the maximum number of outflow, Khurania said the Gojadanga area of North 24 Parganas district saw a maximum outflow of Bangladeshi migrants.

On the other hand, officials highlighted that these people were apprehended in the first month of the year alone.

Sources said, Bangladeshi nationals - who are living illegally in the country without any documents - &nbsp;fear that they may face action and are therefore compelled to flee to their country.

While the officials claimed that the numbers were substantially low, but sources in other frontiers of BSF like North Bengal Frontier and Guwahati also accounted for an increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants after the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Figures released by South Bengal Frontier of BSF showed that a total of 308 persons were apprehended in the month of January, this year. As many as 29 persons were Indians, 268 persons were Bangladeshis and 11 persons were from Myanmar and Nigeria.

A few weeks ago, while addressing media persons in Dhaka, Director General of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Shafeenul Islam, had said that the infiltration on their side of the border had increased in the last two months.&nbsp;

“In the last one year, as many as 972 persons entered Bangladesh. Of this, 445 entered in the last two months – November and December. All who have been apprehended by the BGB, have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. They were living in India without any legal and valid documents. They are saying that they went to India in search of work. Some of them have stayed in Bangalore too,” Islam said.

The Border Security Force (BSF) claimed that there is a substantial increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants after the Citizenship Amendment Act was enacted.

The Border Security Force (BSF) claimed that there is a substantial increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants after the Citizenship Amendment Act was enacted. A top official of the BSF’s South Bengal Frontier confirmed that after the Citizenship Amendment Act was passed, there had been an increase in the number of migrants’ crossing over to the Bangladesh border. “There is a substantial increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants. As much as 90 per cent of the total of 268 persons were apprehended while venturing into Bangladesh. But this is not an exodus, the numbers have been small so far,” said YB Khurania, IG, South Bengal Frontier, BSF. On being quizzed on which part of the state with the porous border with Bangladesh accounted for the maximum number of outflow, Khurania said the Gojadanga area of North 24 Parganas district saw a maximum outflow of Bangladeshi migrants. On the other hand, officials highlighted that these people were apprehended in the first month of the year alone. Sources said, Bangladeshi nationals - who are living illegally in the country without any documents - fear that they may face action and are therefore compelled to flee to their country. While the officials claimed that the numbers were substantially low, but sources in other frontiers of BSF like North Bengal Frontier and Guwahati also accounted for an increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants after the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Figures released by South Bengal Frontier of BSF showed that a total of 308 persons were apprehended in the month of January, this year. As many as 29 persons were Indians, 268 persons were Bangladeshis and 11 persons were from Myanmar and Nigeria. A few weeks ago, while addressing media persons in Dhaka, Director General of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Shafeenul Islam, had said that the infiltration on their side of the border had increased in the last two months. “In the last one year, as many as 972 persons entered Bangladesh. Of this, 445 entered in the last two months – November and December. All who have been apprehended by the BGB, have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. They were living in India without any legal and valid documents. They are saying that they went to India in search of work. Some of them have stayed in Bangalore too,” Islam said.

CAA stir: Increase in outflow of Bangladeshi migrants, says BSF

In the face of repeated assertion by Home Minister Amit Shah and various other BJP leaders that the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) will not be withdrawn, Tamil Nadu's opposition party the DMK and its allies have decided to hold a state-wide Signature campaign against the CAA and the implementation of National Population Register.&nbsp;

In an all-party meeting held at the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam, the opposition parties in the state have resolved to demand the withdrawal of "anti-people" CAA, prevent the commencement of NRC processes and disallow the NPR activities from being conducted in Tamil Nadu, DMK Chief Stalin said.&nbsp;

"We have taken a resolution to conduct a statewide signature campaign from February 2nd to February 8th in this regard. Beyond those that are politically inclined and are taking part in this campaign, we urge students and common people to take part in this campaign. We aim to seek the appointment of the President of India and submit the signatures to him" said MK Stalin.&nbsp;

When asked about Home Minister Amit Shah having emphasized that the central government "wouldn't move back an inch on CAA", Stalin retorted, "let Amit Shah say what he wants, we will continue to show our disapproval"

On social reformer Periyar's statue that was vandalized in Chengalpet district, near Chennai, Stalin stated that these incidents are "happening continuously" and that Periyar had stood up for the Tamil race for 95 years, it was painful and embarrassing that such incidents are taking place. He demanded that the government take necessary action against the perpetrators.&nbsp;

The DMK-ed alliance also urged the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu to take up a cabinet decision against the implementation of NPR in Tamil Nadu.

In the face of repeated assertion by Home Minister Amit Shah and various other BJP leaders that the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) will not be withdrawn, Tamil Nadu's opposition party the DMK and its allies have decided to hold a state-wide Signature campaign against the CAA and the implementation of National Population Register.

In the face of repeated assertion by Home Minister Amit Shah and various other BJP leaders that the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) will not be withdrawn, Tamil Nadu's opposition party the DMK and its allies have decided to hold a state-wide Signature campaign against the CAA and the implementation of National Population Register. In an all-party meeting held at the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam, the opposition parties in the state have resolved to demand the withdrawal of "anti-people" CAA, prevent the commencement of NRC processes and disallow the NPR activities from being conducted in Tamil Nadu, DMK Chief Stalin said. "We have taken a resolution to conduct a statewide signature campaign from February 2nd to February 8th in this regard. Beyond those that are politically inclined and are taking part in this campaign, we urge students and common people to take part in this campaign. We aim to seek the appointment of the President of India and submit the signatures to him" said MK Stalin. When asked about Home Minister Amit Shah having emphasized that the central government "wouldn't move back an inch on CAA", Stalin retorted, "let Amit Shah say what he wants, we will continue to show our disapproval" On social reformer Periyar's statue that was vandalized in Chengalpet district, near Chennai, Stalin stated that these incidents are "happening continuously" and that Periyar had stood up for the Tamil race for 95 years, it was painful and embarrassing that such incidents are taking place. He demanded that the government take necessary action against the perpetrators. The DMK-ed alliance also urged the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu to take up a cabinet decision against the implementation of NPR in Tamil Nadu.

Let Amit shah say what he wants; we will oppose CAA; DMK, allies launch Signature campaign

Supreme Court will hear around 144 petitions on Wednesday related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), including petitions challenging the constitutional validity of CAA and transfer petitions filed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/caa-and-nrc-protests-addressing-concerns-of-protesters-a-must-for-government-268749">Central Government</a>.

Popular Front of India (PFI) national secretary Anis Ahmed has also filed a PIL in the Apex Court <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-kerala-punjab-now-maharashtra-mulls-resolution-against-citizenship-amendment-act-275185">challenging the new legislation</a>, which trigged protests across several parts of the country.

A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear the pleas will hear Ahmed's petition with several other pleas against CAA listed for hearing today.

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[&nbsp;Demonstrators carry flags and placards as they attend a protest rally against a new citizenship law (Courtesy: Reuters) ]

Ahmed, in his petition, challenged not only the CAA but also the amendments made to related legislation, rules and orders. He stated religion has never been a criterion for citizenship.

"However, as a result of the CAA, only Muslims run the risk of losing citizenship on account of their religion. The impugned legislation sets the criterion of religion for the purposes of granting or denying citizenship. That is not conducive to the constitutional ideals, such as justice, equality, liberty and fraternity, unity and integrity of the country," read the petition.

Anis Ahmed stated that the CAA is "wholly destructive, divisive and dangerous to the harmonious living of the citizens of India". The PIL also states that "The Articles 2, 3, 7, 15 and 18 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR to which India is a party, mandates that there shall not be any discrimination on the ground of religion."

"Unfortunately, the impugned legislations are wholly unjust, arbitrary, discriminatory, and unconstitutional and against the international Declarations/Covenants adopted by the United Nations Organization, wherein India is a member," read a press release by PFI.

The PIL also sought to declare Rule 4(1)(ha) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules 1950, para 3A of the Foreigners Order, 1948 and the CAA as "unconstitutional and to strike down those legislations".

Supreme Court will hear around 144 petitions on Wednesday related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), including petitions challenging the constitutional validity of CAA and transfer petitions filed by the Central Government.

Supreme Court will hear around 144 petitions on Wednesday related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), including petitions challenging the constitutional validity of CAA and transfer petitions filed by the Central Government. Popular Front of India (PFI) national secretary Anis Ahmed has also filed a PIL in the Apex Court challenging the new legislation, which trigged protests across several parts of the country. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear the pleas will hear Ahmed's petition with several other pleas against CAA listed for hearing today. Also Read: How Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is different from NRC and NPR [ Demonstrators carry flags and placards as they attend a protest rally against a new citizenship law (Courtesy: Reuters) ] Ahmed, in his petition, challenged not only the CAA but also the amendments made to related legislation, rules and orders. He stated religion has never been a criterion for citizenship. "However, as a result of the CAA, only Muslims run the risk of losing citizenship on account of their religion. The impugned legislation sets the criterion of religion for the purposes of granting or denying citizenship. That is not conducive to the constitutional ideals, such as justice, equality, liberty and fraternity, unity and integrity of the country," read the petition. Anis Ahmed stated that the CAA is "wholly destructive, divisive and dangerous to the harmonious living of the citizens of India". The PIL also states that "The Articles 2, 3, 7, 15 and 18 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR to which India is a party, mandates that there shall not be any discrimination on the ground of religion." "Unfortunately, the impugned legislations are wholly unjust, arbitrary, discriminatory, and unconstitutional and against the international Declarations/Covenants adopted by the United Nations Organization, wherein India is a member," read a press release by PFI. The PIL also sought to declare Rule 4(1)(ha) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules 1950, para 3A of the Foreigners Order, 1948 and the CAA as "unconstitutional and to strike down those legislations".

SC to hear around 144 petitions on CAA; petitions challenge constitutional validity of CAA

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-centre-over-schemes-for-minorities-275461">Supreme Court of India </a>on Wednesday refused to grant an interim stay on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/despite-protests-citizenship-amendment-act-will-not-be-withdrawn-amit-shah-275742">Citizenship Amendment Act</a> (CAA) without hearing the Central government.&nbsp;

The court has ordered the Centre to file replies on all other CAA-related pleas (except those about Assam and Tripura) within four weeks.

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The Apex Court said that it will take a look at the requests identified with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/today-in-history-from-first-auction-of-assam-tea-to-india-and-pakistan-sign-tashkent-agreement-and-more-273317">Assam </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/crime-against-women-reduced-by-7-per-cent-in-new-govts-regime-in-tripura-law-minister-ratanlal-nath-271843">Tripura </a>diversely as both these states have separate concurrences with the Central government in regards to the safeguarding of local clans and ethnic individuals. Anyway, it explained that the equivalent is for the court's advantage and every one of the issues will be heard together.'

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The top legal body has indicated making of Constitution Bench to hear the all petitions challenging Citizenship Amendment Act. The bench will work out the schedule for hearing the cases and take up the cases after 5 weeks to pass interim orders.

A Bench of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-sharad-arvind-bobde-47th-chief-justice-of-india-who-advocates-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-courts-262959">Chief Justice of India</a> (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing the pleas against CAA listed for today.

(With inputs from ANI)

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday refused to grant an interim stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) without hearing the Central government. The court has ordered the Centre to file replies on all other CAA-related pleas (except those about Assam and Tripura) within four weeks.

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday refused to grant an interim stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) without hearing the Central government. The court has ordered the Centre to file replies on all other CAA-related pleas (except those about Assam and Tripura) within four weeks. Also read: Despite protests, Citizenship Amendment Act will not be withdrawn: Amit Shah The Apex Court said that it will take a look at the requests identified with Assam and Tripura diversely as both these states have separate concurrences with the Central government in regards to the safeguarding of local clans and ethnic individuals. Anyway, it explained that the equivalent is for the court's advantage and every one of the issues will be heard together.' Also read: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over schemes for minorities The top legal body has indicated making of Constitution Bench to hear the all petitions challenging Citizenship Amendment Act. The bench will work out the schedule for hearing the cases and take up the cases after 5 weeks to pass interim orders. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing the pleas against CAA listed for today. (With inputs from ANI)

Supreme Court hearing on CAA: No stay on Citizenship Act, apex court gives Centre 4 weeks to respond

Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has said when it comes to Citizenship amendment law and NRC, they trust New Delhi and Indian leadership. Speaking exclusively with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Momen said, India has assured Dhaka that these issues will not impact Bangladesh and he believes in the Indian government. He also spoke on Teesta, SAARC and other issues. WION is the first channel in India with which Bangladesh FM has spoken extensively since the passage of CAA law in December of 2019.

Bangladesh FM AK Abdul Momen on CAA/NRC: India will not harm Bangladesh, We trust New Delhi

Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has said when it comes to Citizenship amendment law and NRC, they trust New Delhi and Indian leadership. Opinion: How Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is different from NRC and NPR Speaking exclusively with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Momen said, India has assured Dhaka that these issues will not impact Bangladesh and he believes in the Indian government.

Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has said when it comes to Citizenship amendment law and NRC, they trust New Delhi and Indian leadership. Opinion: How Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is different from NRC and NPR Speaking exclusively with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Momen said, India has assured Dhaka that these issues will not impact Bangladesh and he believes in the Indian government. Opinion: How CAA and NRC affect India-Bangladesh ties He also spoke on Teesta, SAARC and other issues. WION is the first channel in India with which Bangladesh FM has spoken extensively since the passage of CAA law in December of 2019. WION: How you see current ties between India and Bangladesh? A K Abdul Momen: Current ties between Bangladesh and India are simply excellent. Our relationship is based on mutual trust and confidence. WION: The key has been connectivity, how is the work going on the projects? A K Abdul Momen: Work on connectivity is progressing smoothly. WION: How do you see India's support on Rohingya refugee issue? Do u think India needs to do more? A K Abdul Momen: India assured us of full support on Rohingya issue. Being a friend, our expectation is that they will do much more proactively and effectively. WION: Are you hopefull, Teesta Issue will be resolved with India, given that it has been a long-pending issue? A K Abdul Momen: Yes, we are hopeful that Teesta issue will be resolved as India promised it. WION: The citizenship amendment law, is something that has been a talked about. Do you think, it is going to have a negative impact on the state of relationship? A K Abdul Momen: CAA and NRC issues are India's internal issues. India assured us repeatedly that these issues will not affect Bangladesh at all. We have trust in Indian leadership and we expect that India, being our historic friend will not do anything that may cause harm to Bangladesh. WION: On SAARC, do you think the body is dead? A K Abdul Momen: When relationship and confidence between Pakistan and India will improve, SAARC can be more effective and can deliver better. Thank you.

India will not harm Bangladesh, we trust New Delhi: Bangladesh's Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on CAA-NRC

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has sought an explanation from the Kerala Government Chief Secretary on the matter of Kerala government moving the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Act Amendment Act.

On Friday, Khan had hit out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for violating constitutional norms after the State government approached the Supreme Court against the new citizenship law. He said he will seek a report in connection to the matter.

"The role of the Governor is clearly spelt out in the oath which is prescribed by the Constitution. I shall preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and law and shall devote myself to service and welfare of the people of Kerala," Khan told reporters.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/breach-of-protocol-kerala-governor-fumes-after-state-government-moves-supreme-court-over-caa-274651">Breach of protocol - Kerala Governor fumes after state government moves Supreme Court over CAA</a>

On Thursday, Khan described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over the Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol.&nbsp;

"This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan stated.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-kerala-punjab-now-maharashtra-mulls-resolution-against-citizenship-amendment-act-275185">After Kerala, Punjab, now Maharashtra mulls resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act</a>

Kerala and Punjab are the two states to have already passed a resolution against the new citizenship law that seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government is also mulling over moving a resolution against the new citizenship law in Maharashtra Assembly.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has sought an explanation from the Kerala Government Chief Secretary on the matter of Kerala government moving the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Act Amendment Act.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has sought an explanation from the Kerala Government Chief Secretary on the matter of Kerala government moving the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Act Amendment Act. On Friday, Khan had hit out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for violating constitutional norms after the State government approached the Supreme Court against the new citizenship law. He said he will seek a report in connection to the matter. "The role of the Governor is clearly spelt out in the oath which is prescribed by the Constitution. I shall preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and law and shall devote myself to service and welfare of the people of Kerala," Khan told reporters. Also read: Breach of protocol - Kerala Governor fumes after state government moves Supreme Court over CAA On Thursday, Khan described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over the Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol. "This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan stated. Also read: After Kerala, Punjab, now Maharashtra mulls resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act Kerala and Punjab are the two states to have already passed a resolution against the new citizenship law that seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government is also mulling over moving a resolution against the new citizenship law in Maharashtra Assembly.

Kerala Governor seeks explanation from state chief secretary over government's moving SC against CAA 

Amid ongoing nationwide protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2019-key-takeaways-announced-by-nirmala-sitharaman-in-parliament-233179">Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</a> on Sunday said that as many as 2838 people from Pakistan were given citizenship during the last six years.

"In the last six years, as many as 2838 Pakistani refugees, 914 Afghanistani refugees, 172 Bangladeshi refugees including Muslims have been given Indian citizenship. From 1964 to 2008, more than 4,00,000 Tamils (from Sri Lanka) have been given Indian citizenship," Sitharaman said at 'Programme on Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019' event.

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[ Nirmala Sitharaman (Courtesy: ANI) ]

She added, "Till 2014, over 566 Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan were given Indian citizenship. During 2016-18 under <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-addresses-media-on-the-indian-economys-state-249625">Modi government</a>, around 1595 Pakistani migrants and 391 Afghanistani Muslims were given Indian citizenship."

The minister, further, said, "It was also during the same period in 2016, that Adnan Sami was given Indian citizenship, this is an example. Giving citizenship to Taslima Nasreen is another example."

Sitharaman added that people who came from East Pakistan have been settled at various camps in the country.

"They are still there and it's been 50-60 years now. If you visit these camps, your heart will cry. The situation is the same with Sri Lankan refugees who continue to live in camps. They're barred from getting <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ride-hailing-services-metro-trains-bs-vi-among-other-reasons-for-auto-sector-slowdown-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-248878">basic facilities</a>," she said.

"The National Population Register (NPR) will be updated every 10 years and is not involved with the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Some are involved in raising false allegations and triggering people unnecessarily without any base," she added.

Amid ongoing nationwide protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that as many as 2838 people from Pakistan were given citizenship during the last six years.

Amid ongoing nationwide protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that as many as 2838 people from Pakistan were given citizenship during the last six years. "In the last six years, as many as 2838 Pakistani refugees, 914 Afghanistani refugees, 172 Bangladeshi refugees including Muslims have been given Indian citizenship. From 1964 to 2008, more than 4,00,000 Tamils (from Sri Lanka) have been given Indian citizenship," Sitharaman said at 'Programme on Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019' event. Also Read: Nirmala Sitharaman: The first full time woman defence minister retained as Union Minister [ Nirmala Sitharaman (Courtesy: ANI) ] She added, "Till 2014, over 566 Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan were given Indian citizenship. During 2016-18 under Modi government, around 1595 Pakistani migrants and 391 Afghanistani Muslims were given Indian citizenship." The minister, further, said, "It was also during the same period in 2016, that Adnan Sami was given Indian citizenship, this is an example. Giving citizenship to Taslima Nasreen is another example." Sitharaman added that people who came from East Pakistan have been settled at various camps in the country. "They are still there and it's been 50-60 years now. If you visit these camps, your heart will cry. The situation is the same with Sri Lankan refugees who continue to live in camps. They're barred from getting basic facilities," she said. "The National Population Register (NPR) will be updated every 10 years and is not involved with the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Some are involved in raising false allegations and triggering people unnecessarily without any base," she added.

2838 Pakistanis, 914 Afghans, 172 Bangladeshis given Indian citizenship in last 6 years, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has to be implemented as there is no other option and the states have to implement it under Article 254.

On being asked about several states opposing the implementation of the citizenship law, the Governor said: "CAA has to be implemented as there is no other option. It has to be implemented under Article 254 (by the states)."

While attending an event in Jaipur, Khan further stated that people have the right to protest and give their opinions but they do not have the right to break the laws.

"This is not the first time that protests are taking place, there have been protests before as well. Everyone has the right to protest, to put forward their opinions, we have the right to stick to our opinion but we do not have the right to break the laws. Nobody has the right to show muscle power and influence decisions," he added.

"You can go to the Supreme Court on the basis of logic. CAA is the centre's matter and not of states," he added.

The Kerala Assembly had passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the CAA that grants Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, and who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.&nbsp;

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has to be implemented as there is no other option and the states have to implement it under Article 254.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has to be implemented as there is no other option and the states have to implement it under Article 254. On being asked about several states opposing the implementation of the citizenship law, the Governor said: "CAA has to be implemented as there is no other option. It has to be implemented under Article 254 (by the states)." While attending an event in Jaipur, Khan further stated that people have the right to protest and give their opinions but they do not have the right to break the laws. "This is not the first time that protests are taking place, there have been protests before as well. Everyone has the right to protest, to put forward their opinions, we have the right to stick to our opinion but we do not have the right to break the laws. Nobody has the right to show muscle power and influence decisions," he added. "You can go to the Supreme Court on the basis of logic. CAA is the centre's matter and not of states," he added. The Kerala Assembly had passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the CAA that grants Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, and who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

States have to implement CAA under Article 254: Kerala Governor

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Friday hit out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for violating constitutional norms after the State government approached the Supreme Court against the new citizenship law and said he will seek a report in connection to the matter.

The Governor also said that his duty is to ensure that the constitutional machinery does not collapse in the state.

"The role of the Governor is clearly spelt out in the oath which is prescribed by the Constitution. I shall preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and law and shall devote myself to service and welfare of the people of Kerala," Khan told reporters.

He read out the clause of Rule of Business and said he was informed about the state government's decision to move the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/breach-of-protocol-kerala-governor-fumes-after-state-government-moves-supreme-court-over-caa-274651">Kerala Governor fumes after state government moves Supreme Court over CAA</a>

"My role is to see the business of the government is transacted in accordance with the Constitution. I am there to ensure that the Constitution is respected and followed in letter and spirit," Khan said, adding he was not claiming supremacy and that no one is above the law.

"I was not even informed that the government is going to challenge a Central law which is none of the concern of the State government. The CAA is a subject of the Central list as specified in the Constitution," he said.

The Governor further said, "The government cannot issue any order without the approval of the Governor. If the government wants to issue an order to go to the Supreme Court, they should first seek approval from the Governor. The Rule of Business is clear. My duty is to ensure that the constitutional machinery is not collapsed."

Khan later told ANI that there are no differences between him and the Kerala government.

"There are no differences between us. It is my responsibility to ensure that things do not reach a stage where there is a collapse of the constitutional machinery," he said.

The Vijayan-led government has moved the top court against the new citizenship law alleging it violates the basic principle of secularism.

The Kerala Assembly had also passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the CAA that grants Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, and who entered India on or before December 31, 2014. 
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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Friday hit out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for violating constitutional norms after the State government approached the Supreme Court against the new citizenship law and said he will seek a report in connection to the matter.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Friday hit out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for violating constitutional norms after the State government approached the Supreme Court against the new citizenship law and said he will seek a report in connection to the matter. The Governor also said that his duty is to ensure that the constitutional machinery does not collapse in the state. "The role of the Governor is clearly spelt out in the oath which is prescribed by the Constitution. I shall preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and law and shall devote myself to service and welfare of the people of Kerala," Khan told reporters. He read out the clause of Rule of Business and said he was informed about the state government's decision to move the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Also read: Kerala Governor fumes after state government moves Supreme Court over CAA "My role is to see the business of the government is transacted in accordance with the Constitution. I am there to ensure that the Constitution is respected and followed in letter and spirit," Khan said, adding he was not claiming supremacy and that no one is above the law. "I was not even informed that the government is going to challenge a Central law which is none of the concern of the State government. The CAA is a subject of the Central list as specified in the Constitution," he said. The Governor further said, "The government cannot issue any order without the approval of the Governor. If the government wants to issue an order to go to the Supreme Court, they should first seek approval from the Governor. The Rule of Business is clear. My duty is to ensure that the constitutional machinery is not collapsed." Khan later told ANI that there are no differences between him and the Kerala government. "There are no differences between us. It is my responsibility to ensure that things do not reach a stage where there is a collapse of the constitutional machinery," he said. The Vijayan-led government has moved the top court against the new citizenship law alleging it violates the basic principle of secularism. The Kerala Assembly had also passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the CAA that grants Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, and who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

Kerala Governor to seek report from State government for moving SC against Citizenship Act

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RJD national president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/lok-sabha-election-result-2019-in-a-first-lalu-prasad-yadav-led-rjd-draw-a-blank-in-bihar-221152">Lalu Prasad Yadav</a> on Wednesday said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is an expert in changing colours and his party supported a law, which will take away the citizenship of the people.

"Palturam (Nitish Kumar) is an expert in changing colours. On the one hand, he backstabbed the people. On the other hand, his party supported the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-votes-in-favour-of-introduction-of-citizenship-amendment-bill-267153">Citizenship Amendment Bill</a> in Parliament. People, whose parents are illiterate and do not have any property listed in their name, will not be considered citizens because of this law," Yadav tweeted today.

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Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Council Rabri Devi also said that Nitish Kumar is fooling the public on CAA and the people have made up their mind to trample his doublespeak.

"The whole country is burning in the fire of CAA, NRC and NPR. Nitish Ji is fooling the public on this issue. On the one hand, his party supported the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament. On the other hand, he is saying that he will not implement <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/nrc-row-assamese-cant-be-allowed-to-become-a-minority-in-their-own-land-246694">NRC</a>. The public know everything and have made up their minds to trample his doublespeak," Rabri tweeted.

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Bihar Chief Minister Kumar on January 13 said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (NRC) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise.

"No question of NRC in Bihar. It was in discussions only in the context of Assam. Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/narendra-modi-20-would-propel-affordable-housing-in-india-224832">Narendra Modi</a> has also clarified it," Kumar had said in the state assembly.

RJD national president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is an expert in changing colours and his party supported a law, which will take away the citizenship of the people.

RJD national president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is an expert in changing colours and his party supported a law, which will take away the citizenship of the people. "Palturam (Nitish Kumar) is an expert in changing colours. On the one hand, he backstabbed the people. On the other hand, his party supported the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament. People, whose parents are illiterate and do not have any property listed in their name, will not be considered citizens because of this law," Yadav tweeted today. कल रात गया ज़िला के शांति बाग में #CAA_NRC_NPR के ग़रीब विरोधी काले क़ानून के खिलाफ 18 दिन से चल रहे अनिश्चितकालीन धरने को संबोधित किया। #CAA_NRC_Protests pic.twitter.com/bhZh1tZjBu — Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) January 15, 2020 × Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Council Rabri Devi also said that Nitish Kumar is fooling the public on CAA and the people have made up their mind to trample his doublespeak. "The whole country is burning in the fire of CAA, NRC and NPR. Nitish Ji is fooling the public on this issue. On the one hand, his party supported the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament. On the other hand, he is saying that he will not implement NRC. The public know everything and have made up their minds to trample his doublespeak," Rabri tweeted. समुचा देश CAA,NRC,NPR के ज्वाला में जल रहल बा बाकी नीतीश जी झुठों के जनता के बेवकूफ बनावे रहल बा। एक ओर सदन में एह बिल के समर्थन करता अउरू दूसर ओर बिल के लागू ना होखे के बात कहता। ई केकरा के मूर्ख बनावतारन।जनता सब जानता। ईन कर दूधारी तलवार के कुन्द करे के विचार जनता बना लेले बा। — Rabri Devi (@RabriDeviRJD) January 15, 2020 × Bihar Chief Minister Kumar on January 13 said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (NRC) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise. "No question of NRC in Bihar. It was in discussions only in the context of Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also clarified it," Kumar had said in the state assembly.

Nitish Kumar supported law which will take away citizenship of people: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol.&nbsp;

Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports.&nbsp;

"This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan told reporters.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-withdrawal-of-caa-271267">Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of CAA</a>

"I have no issue with them going to the Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I, being a constitutional head came to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp," he added.&nbsp;

This comes after the Kerala government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the lew citizenship law which seeks to grant&nbsp;citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Kerala government, in its petition, stated that the act violates "Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution of India" and is violative of the basic structure - the principle of secularism as well.

The state Assembly had previously passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the citizenship law. Chief Minister Vijayan had also written to counterparts in 11 states to consider passing a similar resolution against the CAA.

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol. Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports. "This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan told reporters. Also read: Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of CAA "I have no issue with them going to the Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I, being a constitutional head came to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp," he added. This comes after the Kerala government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the lew citizenship law which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Kerala government, in its petition, stated that the act violates "Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution of India" and is violative of the basic structure - the principle of secularism as well. The state Assembly had previously passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the citizenship law. Chief Minister Vijayan had also written to counterparts in 11 states to consider passing a similar resolution against the CAA. (With inputs from ANI)

Breach of protocol: Kerala Governor fumes after state government moves Supreme Court over CAA

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This comes at a time when the Centre is facing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and a proposed pan-India National Register of Citizen (NRC) and also amid concerns expressed by US lawmakers over the situation in Kashmir.

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Days after India decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row, the government is intending to confine import of microchips amid signs that the trade issue is probably not going to be sifted through soon as the Southeast Asian country keeps on irritating India over Kashmir and the Citizenship (Amendment Act).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/malaysian-pm-expresses-concern-after-india-puts-curbs-on-palm-oil-imports-274231">Also read: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad takes a dig at India over palm oil import row</a>

The southeast country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed concerns over India's internal matters on Tuesday while also indicating that he would continue to speak even if it costs his country financially.

"We are concerned of course because we sell a lot of palm oil to India, but on the other hand, we need to be frank and see that if something goes wrong, we will have to say it. If we allow things to go wrong and think only about the money involved, then I think a lot of wrong things will be done, by us and by other people," Malaysian PM said.

India on January 9 decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia after New Delhi objected to Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad's criticism on Jammu and Kashmir and its new Citizenship Act.&nbsp;

In the Kuala Lumpur summit that took place in December 2019, the Malaysian prime minister had criticised the new citizenship act and government's move on Jammu and Kashmir.

New Delhi reacted to Mohamad's comments with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing a statement on the same.&nbsp;

The MEA called Mohamad's remarks as "factually inaccurate" and said that the Malaysian Prime Minister, "has yet again remarked on a matter that is entirely internal to India," the statement read.

New Delhi also asked Malaysia "to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts".

Days after India decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row, the government is intending to confine import of microchips amid signs that the trade issue is probably not going to be sifted through soon as the Southeast Asian country keeps on irritating India over Kashmir and the Citizenship (Amendment Act).

Days after India decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row, the government is intending to confine import of microchips amid signs that the trade issue is probably not going to be sifted through soon as the Southeast Asian country keeps on irritating India over Kashmir and the Citizenship (Amendment Act). Also read: Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad takes a dig at India over palm oil import row The southeast country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed concerns over India's internal matters on Tuesday while also indicating that he would continue to speak even if it costs his country financially. "We are concerned of course because we sell a lot of palm oil to India, but on the other hand, we need to be frank and see that if something goes wrong, we will have to say it. If we allow things to go wrong and think only about the money involved, then I think a lot of wrong things will be done, by us and by other people," Malaysian PM said. India on January 9 decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia after New Delhi objected to Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad's criticism on Jammu and Kashmir and its new Citizenship Act. In the Kuala Lumpur summit that took place in December 2019, the Malaysian prime minister had criticised the new citizenship act and government's move on Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi reacted to Mohamad's comments with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing a statement on the same. The MEA called Mohamad's remarks as "factually inaccurate" and said that the Malaysian Prime Minister, "has yet again remarked on a matter that is entirely internal to India," the statement read. New Delhi also asked Malaysia "to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts".

India plans to impose new curbs on Malaysia as Mahathir Mohamad continues to comment on CAA

At a time when Citizenship Amendment ACT (CAA), is debated in the country, not much attention has been paid to its external implications. The Act grants citizenship to all religious minority migrants except Muslims from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who have come to India before December 31, 2014.

With a good section of students, youths and Muslim community continue to hold protest against CAA for more than a month, the issue has begun to draw international attention. The United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) has already called the ACT as ‘fundamentally discriminatory’. US Congress has also raised its concern over the discriminatory nature of the ACT. Within the Muslim world, a sharp reaction came from Malaysia and Turkey to the extent of condemning the Act, while Bangladesh refused to send their Foreign Minister and Finance Minister as a mark of protest. With the foreign media continuously focusing on the issue, there is a disquiet emerging within the Arab world with against the Modi government.

One needs to recall here that when the Modi government abolished the Article 370 and changed the status of Jammu and Kashmir from full statehood to Union Territory, the world did not pay heed to Pakistan’s outcry on the subject matter and considered the issue as ‘internal matter’ of the government of India. However, the goodwill that PM Modi has generated in the last five years in the global arena is losing its momentum. One of the clear indicators of this trend is convening of the meeting of Foreign Ministers of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC ) over Kashmir by Saudi Arabia. This is not a good sign for Indian foreign policy as this would give a fillip to the internationalisation of Kashmir issue and would also hinder the Indian efforts of isolating Pakistan.

Another ominous sign is that both Saudi Arabia and UAE has slowed down the promises of investment in India. Both are important trade partners to India and the major sources of hydrocarbon products for the Indian market. Along with remittances, the Gulf is a critical element for India’s economic stability and growth trajectory. From different sources, it appears that Saudi Arabia has planned to invest 100 billion dollars in many sectors of Indian economy including petrochemicals refinery, infrastructure and mining among others. Oil giant Saudi Aramco has two major investment plans in the country: strategic investment in the greenfield petroleum refinery in Maharashtra and a $15 billion worth 20 per cent stake acquisition in the refining and petrochemicals business of Reliance Industries (RIL).&nbsp;

When the Indian economy is already in bad shape and possibly heading towards recession, any negative fall&nbsp;in terms of India’s relationship with West Asia would have a crippling effect on its economy. It is, therefore, imperative that either the Modi government undertake a course correction to CAA or effectively reach out to the outside world&nbsp;with facts and convincing arguments that CAA is not discriminatory and is not intended to deprive the Indian Muslims of its citizenship rights. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
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(Views expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL) 
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At a time when Citizenship Amendment ACT (CAA), is debated in the country, not much attention has been paid to its external implications. The Act grants citizenship to all religious minority migrants except Muslims from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who have come to India before December 31, 2014.

At a time when Citizenship Amendment ACT (CAA), is debated in the country, not much attention has been paid to its external implications. The Act grants citizenship to all religious minority migrants except Muslims from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who have come to India before December 31, 2014. With a good section of students, youths and Muslim community continue to hold protest against CAA for more than a month, the issue has begun to draw international attention. The United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) has already called the ACT as ‘fundamentally discriminatory’. US Congress has also raised its concern over the discriminatory nature of the ACT. Within the Muslim world, a sharp reaction came from Malaysia and Turkey to the extent of condemning the Act, while Bangladesh refused to send their Foreign Minister and Finance Minister as a mark of protest. With the foreign media continuously focusing on the issue, there is a disquiet emerging within the Arab world with against the Modi government. One needs to recall here that when the Modi government abolished the Article 370 and changed the status of Jammu and Kashmir from full statehood to Union Territory, the world did not pay heed to Pakistan’s outcry on the subject matter and considered the issue as ‘internal matter’ of the government of India. However, the goodwill that PM Modi has generated in the last five years in the global arena is losing its momentum. One of the clear indicators of this trend is convening of the meeting of Foreign Ministers of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC ) over Kashmir by Saudi Arabia. This is not a good sign for Indian foreign policy as this would give a fillip to the internationalisation of Kashmir issue and would also hinder the Indian efforts of isolating Pakistan. Another ominous sign is that both Saudi Arabia and UAE has slowed down the promises of investment in India. Both are important trade partners to India and the major sources of hydrocarbon products for the Indian market. Along with remittances, the Gulf is a critical element for India’s economic stability and growth trajectory. From different sources, it appears that Saudi Arabia has planned to invest 100 billion dollars in many sectors of Indian economy including petrochemicals refinery, infrastructure and mining among others. Oil giant Saudi Aramco has two major investment plans in the country: strategic investment in the greenfield petroleum refinery in Maharashtra and a $15 billion worth 20 per cent stake acquisition in the refining and petrochemicals business of Reliance Industries (RIL). When the Indian economy is already in bad shape and possibly heading towards recession, any negative fall in terms of India’s relationship with West Asia would have a crippling effect on its economy. It is, therefore, imperative that either the Modi government undertake a course correction to CAA or effectively reach out to the outside world with facts and convincing arguments that CAA is not discriminatory and is not intended to deprive the Indian Muslims of its citizenship rights. (Views expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Analysing global response to India's Citizenship Amendment ACT

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed his concerns over the new Citizenship Amendment Act at a meeting held with news editors for a Microsoft event in Manhattan on Monday. #WION #SatyaNadella #CAA #MicrosoftCEO

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella raises concern over CAA

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday termed Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) a "package" that is "unconstitutional."

Claiming that NPR is the basis for NRC, Yechury after Congress-led Opposition meeting here, said,&nbsp;"The NPR will be the basis in which NRC will be enumerated. The NRC, CAA, NPR are a single package which is unconstitutional as it linked religion with citizenship. It is basically targetting the poor, marginalised, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, who will be harassed for producing documents."

"We have declared that this is something which is not accepted. We want the CAA to repeal and NPR to be stopped," he said.

Yechury further appealed to all the Chief Ministers, who have announced they will not implement NRC in their state must consider suspending NPR enumeration.

"The Chief Ministers, who have declared that their states will not implement NRC, we urged them to also decare that NPR will not be allowed in their state because you have a Census, Aadhaar Card and epic number for all the voters. The motive of NPR is to form the foundation for NRC," he said.

Expressing solidarity with people and students fighting to "save the Indian Constitution", Yechury said,&nbsp;"To strengethen the spirit of resistance in a peaceful manner in defence of Indian constitution -- we appeal people to join us on January 23, 26 and 30 against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and NRC, in spirit to 'Save Country, Save Democracy and Save Constitution'."

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had asserted that there was no link between the NPR exercise and the NRC and that the process of NPR cannot be used for NRC.

In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Shah had said that the information obtained through NPR cannot be used for NRC.

He had said the Union Cabinet has not ever discussed the NRC.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday termed Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) a "package" that is "unconstitutional.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday termed Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) a "package" that is "unconstitutional." Claiming that NPR is the basis for NRC, Yechury after Congress-led Opposition meeting here, said, "The NPR will be the basis in which NRC will be enumerated. The NRC, CAA, NPR are a single package which is unconstitutional as it linked religion with citizenship. It is basically targetting the poor, marginalised, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, who will be harassed for producing documents." "We have declared that this is something which is not accepted. We want the CAA to repeal and NPR to be stopped," he said. Yechury further appealed to all the Chief Ministers, who have announced they will not implement NRC in their state must consider suspending NPR enumeration. "The Chief Ministers, who have declared that their states will not implement NRC, we urged them to also decare that NPR will not be allowed in their state because you have a Census, Aadhaar Card and epic number for all the voters. The motive of NPR is to form the foundation for NRC," he said. Expressing solidarity with people and students fighting to "save the Indian Constitution", Yechury said, "To strengethen the spirit of resistance in a peaceful manner in defence of Indian constitution -- we appeal people to join us on January 23, 26 and 30 against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and NRC, in spirit to 'Save Country, Save Democracy and Save Constitution'." Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had asserted that there was no link between the NPR exercise and the NRC and that the process of NPR cannot be used for NRC. In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Shah had said that the information obtained through NPR cannot be used for NRC. He had said the Union Cabinet has not ever discussed the NRC.

CAA, NRC, NPR an unconstitutional package: CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury

In India leaders of 15 opposition parties are meeting in the Parliament to discuss the contentious amended in the Citizenship law and students protest on CAA gaining momentum. Six major parties including the TMC, BPS, Shiv Sena, DMK, Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party have decided to skip the meeting. #WION #WION News #CAA #CitizenshipAmendmentBill

India's opposition discuss CAA, NRC: 6 major political parties skip meet

Bihar Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/nitish-kumar-no-more-the-able-administrator-he-once-was-229884">Nitish Kumar</a> on Monday said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-proposal-of-nationwide-nrc-right-now-ravi-shankar-prasad-270883">NRC</a>) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise.

"No question of NRC in Bihar. It was in discussions only in the context of Assam. Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/narendra-modi-government-20-must-focus-on-fixing-indias-economy-263158">Narendra Modi</a> has also clarified on it," said Kumar in the state assembly, whose JD (U) is an ally of BJP.

At a rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on December 22 last year, Modi had said that the central government had no discussions of conducting a nationwide NRC.

"After I came to power in 2014, the government has held no discussions over NRC. We did carry out the NRC exercise in Assam, but it was at the orders of the Supreme Court," the Prime Minister had said.

Earlier on Sunday, JD (U) vice-president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jdu-has-nothing-to-do-with-prashant-kishors-activities-in-wb-nitish-kumar-225557">Prashant Kishor</a> thanked the Congress party and its leadership for their "formal and unequivocal rejection" of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC.

He also reassured the people of Bihar that the CAA and NRC will not be implemented in the state.

Thanking Congress leaders <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shahs-challenge-to-rahul-mamata-over-caa-273794">Rahul Gandhi</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/what-rubbish-entire-nation-knows-he-is-indian-priyanka-gandhi-vadra-on-rahuls-citizenship-row-214729">Priyanka Gandhi Vadra</a>, Kishor had tweeted, "I join my voice with all to thank #Congress leadership for their formal and unequivocal rejection of #CAA_NRC. Both @rahulgandhi &amp;@priyankagandhi deserves special thanks for their efforts on this count. Also would like to reassure to all - CAA and NRC will not be implemented in Bihar."

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (NRC) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (NRC) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise. "No question of NRC in Bihar. It was in discussions only in the context of Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also clarified on it," said Kumar in the state assembly, whose JD (U) is an ally of BJP. At a rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on December 22 last year, Modi had said that the central government had no discussions of conducting a nationwide NRC. "After I came to power in 2014, the government has held no discussions over NRC. We did carry out the NRC exercise in Assam, but it was at the orders of the Supreme Court," the Prime Minister had said. Earlier on Sunday, JD (U) vice-president Prashant Kishor thanked the Congress party and its leadership for their "formal and unequivocal rejection" of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC. He also reassured the people of Bihar that the CAA and NRC will not be implemented in the state. Thanking Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kishor had tweeted, "I join my voice with all to thank #Congress leadership for their formal and unequivocal rejection of #CAA_NRC. Both @rahulgandhi &@priyankagandhi deserves special thanks for their efforts on this count. Also would like to reassure to all - CAA and NRC will not be implemented in Bihar." I join my voice with all to thank #Congress leadership for their formal and unequivocal rejection of #CAA_NRC. Both @rahulgandhi & @priyankagandhi deserves special thanks for their efforts on this count. Also would like to reassure to all - बिहार में CAA-NRC लागू नहीं होगा। — Prashant Kishor (@PrashantKishor) January 12, 2020 ×

No question of NRC in Bihar, PM has clarified his stand on it: Nitish Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../mamata-banerjee-meets-prime-minister- narendra-modi-273648">Mamata Banerjee</a> on Sunday skipped the event of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speculations were rife that the TMC supremo would share the dais along with Modi. However, she was not present at the event.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-playing-political-games-over-citizenship-amendment-act-says-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273683">Opposition playing political games over Citizenship Amendment Act: PM Modi</a>

Banerjee's name was mentioned in the invitation card along with the Prime Minister, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for the event which was being held at Netaji Indoor Stadium.

Earlier today, Modi announced that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../prime-minister-modi-to-inaugurate-kolkata-port -trusts-150th-anniversary-event-today-273682">Kolkata Port</a> will be renamed as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port.

After attending the unveiling of dynamic architectural illumination of Howrah Bridge by the Prime Minister, Banerjee on Saturday said that she attended the event "due to constitutional obligation".

Modi had inaugurated the dynamic architectural illumination with synchronised light and sound system of Howrah Bridge, as a part of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust.

During her one-on-one meeting with Modi, Banerjee demanded that both the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NCR) should be withdrawn.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../pm-modi-to-embark-on-two-day-kolkata-visit- today-273520">Prime Minister</a> is currently on a two-day visit to West Bengal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday skipped the event of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday skipped the event of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speculations were rife that the TMC supremo would share the dais along with Modi. However, she was not present at the event. Also read: Opposition playing political games over Citizenship Amendment Act: PM Modi Banerjee's name was mentioned in the invitation card along with the Prime Minister, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for the event which was being held at Netaji Indoor Stadium. Earlier today, Modi announced that the Kolkata Port will be renamed as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port. After attending the unveiling of dynamic architectural illumination of Howrah Bridge by the Prime Minister, Banerjee on Saturday said that she attended the event "due to constitutional obligation". Modi had inaugurated the dynamic architectural illumination with synchronised light and sound system of Howrah Bridge, as a part of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust. During her one-on-one meeting with Modi, Banerjee demanded that both the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NCR) should be withdrawn. The Prime Minister is currently on a two-day visit to West Bengal.

Mamata Banerjee skips 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust

The Indian government has imposed restrictions on the imports of refined palm oil and palmolein. This was done in retaliation against top supplier Malaysia after its criticism of India's actions in Kashmir and new citizenship law. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Ravish Kumar said that only checks and balances would be put in place and imports won't be stopped altogether. #WION #CAA #CitizenshipAmendmentBill #J&K #MEA #Malaysia

WION Dispatch: India restricts imports of refined palm oil after Malaysia's criticism over CAA

India, Malaysia ties&nbsp;are likely to take a hit with New Delhi deciding to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia.

The move follows Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad's comments on the Citizenship Amendment Act.&nbsp;

India will now be urging Indonesia for more oil imports, a move that is likely to spark a price war between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.&nbsp;

India's curb on palm oil imports will also result in a loss of market share for Malaysia.&nbsp;

Last month, as per reports, the Malaysian PM during a summit in Kuala Lumpur made comments on the CAA, criticising the new citizenship law and questioning its "necessity".&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caa-fallout-member-of-malaysian-central-government-coalition-says-pm-mahathir-has-overreacted-269450">CAA fallout: Member of Malaysian central government coalition says PM Mahathir has overreacted</a>

New Delhi reacted to Mohamed's comments with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing a statement on the same.&nbsp;

The MEA called Mohamad's remarks as "factually inaccurate" and said that the Malaysian Prime Minister, "has yet again remarked on a matter that is entirely internal to India," the statement read.

The statement further added that the new law is to provide citizenship to the "persecuted minorities from three countries" and that it does not impact any Indian citizen.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/factually-inaccurate-india-slams-malaysian-pms-remarks-on-caa-269407">Factually inaccurate: India slams Malaysian PM's remarks on CAA&nbsp;</a>

"The Citizenship Amendment Act provides for citizenship through naturalization to be fast-tracked for non-citizens who are persecuted minorities from three countries. The Act does not impact in any manner on the status of any citizen of India, or deprive any Indian of any faith of her or his citizenship," the MEA release read.

New Delhi also asked Malaysia "to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts".

India, Malaysia ties are likely to take a hit with New Delhi deciding to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia. The move follows Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad's comments on the Citizenship Amendment Act.

India, Malaysia ties are likely to take a hit with New Delhi deciding to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia. The move follows Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad's comments on the Citizenship Amendment Act. India will now be urging Indonesia for more oil imports, a move that is likely to spark a price war between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. India's curb on palm oil imports will also result in a loss of market share for Malaysia. Last month, as per reports, the Malaysian PM during a summit in Kuala Lumpur made comments on the CAA, criticising the new citizenship law and questioning its "necessity". Also read: CAA fallout: Member of Malaysian central government coalition says PM Mahathir has overreacted New Delhi reacted to Mohamed's comments with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing a statement on the same. The MEA called Mohamad's remarks as "factually inaccurate" and said that the Malaysian Prime Minister, "has yet again remarked on a matter that is entirely internal to India," the statement read. The statement further added that the new law is to provide citizenship to the "persecuted minorities from three countries" and that it does not impact any Indian citizen. Read more: Factually inaccurate: India slams Malaysian PM's remarks on CAA "The Citizenship Amendment Act provides for citizenship through naturalization to be fast-tracked for non-citizens who are persecuted minorities from three countries. The Act does not impact in any manner on the status of any citizen of India, or deprive any Indian of any faith of her or his citizenship," the MEA release read. New Delhi also asked Malaysia "to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts".

India puts curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia following PM Mahathir Mohamad's CAA remark

The bail petition of 15 accused in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/daryaganj-caa-protest-court-to-hear-bail-plea-of-15-accused-on-january-7-270757">Darya Ganj violence case</a> will be heard at 4 pm today after medical reports, footages, and evidence in the matter are submitted before a Delhi court.

The Delhi Police had arrested 15 people and detained 40 on December 20 last year after police and protestors clashed in the area over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

All the 15 accused were then sent to judicial custody. Advocate Rebecca John, appearing on the behalf of the accused, told the court that Section 436 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) should not be imposed in the case.

"The allegations in the FIR only make out a case under Section 435 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to the amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupees), which is a bailable offence," she said.

Additional Public Prosecutor (APP), however, opposed the bail petition and called the incident a criminal conspiracy. Judge Kamini Lau retorted and said that it cannot be called criminal but civil at best.

"The people were walking from Seelampur and as they moved on others kept joining. That is how protests are. And everyone has a right to protest," Kamini said.

She added, "We as courts sitting here to safeguard the rights. I am worried about the vandalism. How can anyone damage public property and block roads? It is condemnable."

Yesterday, Tis Hazari Additional Sessions Judge Satish Kumar transferred the bail plea matter to District Judge (Central) as the violence case was transferred to the crime branch.&nbsp; 
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The bail petition of 15 accused in Darya Ganj violence case will be heard at 4 pm today after medical reports, footages, and evidence in the matter are submitted before a Delhi court.

The bail petition of 15 accused in Darya Ganj violence case will be heard at 4 pm today after medical reports, footages, and evidence in the matter are submitted before a Delhi court. The Delhi Police had arrested 15 people and detained 40 on December 20 last year after police and protestors clashed in the area over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. All the 15 accused were then sent to judicial custody. Advocate Rebecca John, appearing on the behalf of the accused, told the court that Section 436 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) should not be imposed in the case. "The allegations in the FIR only make out a case under Section 435 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to the amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupees), which is a bailable offence," she said. Additional Public Prosecutor (APP), however, opposed the bail petition and called the incident a criminal conspiracy. Judge Kamini Lau retorted and said that it cannot be called criminal but civil at best. "The people were walking from Seelampur and as they moved on others kept joining. That is how protests are. And everyone has a right to protest," Kamini said. She added, "We as courts sitting here to safeguard the rights. I am worried about the vandalism. How can anyone damage public property and block roads? It is condemnable." Yesterday, Tis Hazari Additional Sessions Judge Satish Kumar transferred the bail plea matter to District Judge (Central) as the violence case was transferred to the crime branch.

Anti-CAA stir: Court to hear bail plea of accused in Darya Ganj violence case today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear on January 10 the Central government's petition seeking to transfer those PILs filed and pending in various state High Courts against the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act to the apex court.

Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, who represented the Centre, mentioned the matter before a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde.

He requested the top court to hear the matter by contending that the High Courts may take different views on the same issue.

After hearing the mentioning, CJI Bobde agreed to hear the petition on Friday.

It is to be noted that as many as 60 petitions have been filed before the court challenging the newly amended law.

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, grants citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist, and Christian refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.&nbsp; 
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear on January 10 the Central government's petition seeking to transfer those PILs filed and pending in various state High Courts against the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act to the apex court.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear on January 10 the Central government's petition seeking to transfer those PILs filed and pending in various state High Courts against the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act to the apex court. Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, who represented the Centre, mentioned the matter before a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde. He requested the top court to hear the matter by contending that the High Courts may take different views on the same issue. After hearing the mentioning, CJI Bobde agreed to hear the petition on Friday. It is to be noted that as many as 60 petitions have been filed before the court challenging the newly amended law. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, grants citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist, and Christian refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

Supreme Court to hear Centre's PIL regarding transfer of pleas against CAA from state High Courts on January 10

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