The Ministry of Home Affairs announced today (on March 11th) the issuance of the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), setting the stage for its nationwide enforcement. This law facilitates the process for Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Christian, and Parsi refugees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to obtain Indian citizenship.
According to a statement posted on X by the ministry’s spokesperson, applications for citizenship will now be accepted exclusively through online channels.
It is noteworthy that the CAA formed a crucial component of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s agenda during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and was enacted by Parliament on December 11, 2019, following the commencement of Modi government 2.0.
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Modi Govt fulfills a promise from 2019 manifesto as the Citizenship Amendment Act implementation was announced. This historic move paves the way for persecuted individuals to find refuge and citizenship in India.
#BigBreaking | Modi Govt fulfills promise from 2019 manifesto as Citizenship Amendment Act implementation announced. This historic move paves the way for persecuted individuals to find refuge and citizenship in India pic.twitter.com/njQz0etLjq
— NewsX (@NewsX) March 11, 2024
The Ministry of Home Affairs released a statement on X, declaring, “Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be notifying today, the Rules under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019). These rules, called the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 will enable the persons eligible under CAA-2019 to apply for grant of Indian citizenship.”
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be notifying today, the Rules under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019). These rules, called the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 will enable the persons eligible under CAA-2019 to apply for grant of Indian citizenship. (1/2)
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) March 11, 2024
Union Minister Amit Shah writes on X, “The Modi government today notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These rules will now enable minorities persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to acquire citizenship in our nation…”
The Modi government today notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
These rules will now enable minorities persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to acquire citizenship in our nation.
With this notification PM Shri @narendramodi Ji has…
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) March 11, 2024
The BJP Twitter handle shares a video:
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 & 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝!
India is committed to protecting persecuted religious minorities. pic.twitter.com/KpogkaDO9W
— BJP (@BJP4India) March 11, 2024
Modi Goverment Implements CAA Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
More than four years after passing it in parliament and on eve of general elections, Modi government announces implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act.
Central Government notifies implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). pic.twitter.com/zzuuLEfxmr
— ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2024
Mamata Banerjee on CAA rules
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, “Let me see the rules first. The notification has not been issued yet. If people are deprived of their rights under the rules, then we will fight against it. This is BJP’s publicity for elections, it is nothing else.”
#WATCH | On Centre likely to notify CAA rules today, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, “Let me see the rules first. The notification has not been issued yet. If people are deprived of their rights under the rules, then we will fight against it. This is BJP’s publicity for… pic.twitter.com/9vfyKmJhtF
— ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2024
Citizenship Amendment rules soon
It is anticipated that the Union Home Ministry will issue the regulations for the Citizenship Amendment Act tonight, with expectations set after 8 pm.
