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First Batch Of Citizenship Certificates Granted To 14 Individuals Under CAA

15 May 2024

The issuance of the first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) marked a significant development today, nearly two months after its notification by the Centre. This move initiates the process of granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. The CAA provisions...

First Batch Of Citizenship Documents Issued Under CAA By Central Government

15 May 2024

Earlier this year, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) came into effect, marking a significant milestone in India's legislative landscape. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently took a pivotal step towards its implementation by presenting citizenship certificates to 14 individuals under the provisions of the CAA. This move underscores the government's...

‘TMC Prioritizing Mullah, Madrasa, Mafia’ : Amit Shah Criticizes Mamata Banerjee

15 May 2024

In a scathing critique of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the TMC leader of abandoning her initial promises to govern for "Maa, Maati, Manush" and instead focusing on "Mullah, Madrasa, Mafia." During a rally in Bongaon, North 24 Parganas, Shah criticized the TMC for providing...

Agree To Disagree : U.S. Criticism Of CAA ‘Misinformed”, India Firmly Rejects The Comments

31 Mar 2024

The US State department's critisism of the Citizenship Amendment Act has got both the US and the Indian governments at logerheads. The US State Department previously expressed its "concern" regarding the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in India and stated that it is "closely monitoring" the implementation of...

No Stay On CAA, Top Court Asks Centre To Respond To Petitions In 3 Weeks

19 Mar 2024

On March 19, the Supreme Court of India declined to halt the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Instead, the court granted the Central government three weeks until April 8 to address 237 petitions challenging the recently notified law, which was introduced just days before the Lok Sabha Elections....

India Wipes Off Foreign Criticism Against CAA

15 Mar 2024

India strongly dismissed criticism against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), including remarks from the United States, emphasizing that judgments about this "commendable initiative" should not be driven by vote-bank politics. Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson, stated that it's best for individuals with a limited understanding of...

Home Minister Amit Shah Issues Definitive Statement : “CAA will never……”

14 Mar 2024

Shortly after the central government formally notified the Citizenship Amendment Act, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed that the law is irreversible, asserting that the BJP-led administration stands firm on its implementation. In an interview with ANI, Shah emphasized the sovereign prerogative of India to grant citizenship and reiterated the...

Mamata Banerjee: “Won’t Allow ‘Detention Camps’ : Mamata Banerjee

13 Mar 2024

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized on Wednesday (March 13) that her state would not tolerate the establishment of "detention camps" similar to those in neighbouring Assam. She asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is intrinsically linked to the National Register of Citizens...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Attacks Centre Over CAA

13 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined the list of opposition leaders criticising the centre government's move to notify the rules for implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Banerjee questioned as to why the Narendra Modi led government was not following the commonly practiced of granting citizenship that is followed...

“BJP will pass on our employments to immigrants…”: Arvind Kejriwal on CAA

13 Mar 2024

During a press briefing on Wednesday (March 13th), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for its implementation of rules related to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. Kejriwal expressed concerns over the government's priorities, highlighting the lack of employment opportunities for Indian youth while emphasizing...