India moves to implement controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims
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By Heather Law, Vedika Sud and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — India has announced rules that would allow it to implement a controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs announced the rules Monday, ahead of India’s general election in the spring, when Prime Ministe…
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India implemented a divisive religion-based law Monday, fast-tracking citizenship rights for immigrants from neighboring nations, except for those who identify as Muslim.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government announced the implementation of rules for the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, which was passed in 2019.
By Heather Law, Vedika Sud and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — India has announced rules that would allow it to implement a controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs announced the rules Monday, ahead of India’s general election in the spring, when Prime Ministe…
Move to fast-track naturalization for many non-Muslims comes weeks before Hindu nationalist leader and incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a third term in office
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office.
India has implemented a controversial citizenship law that has been widely criticized for excluding Muslims, a minority community whose concerns have heightened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government.
