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LDF protests against implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act in Kerala
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The ruling CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) launched strong demonstrations against the centre's decision to implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.
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Democratic Youth Federation of India moves SC seeking stay on CAA implemen
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court demanding to stay the implementation of CAA. DYFI contended that granting citizenship based on the religion of immigrants offends the fundamental pri
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"We are against religious polarization": Assam Mahila Congress President M
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The President of Assam Mahila Congress Mira Borthakur came out strongly against the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) by the BJP-led Central government. "We are against this religious polarization," she said.
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"Congress kept opposing CAA due to appeasement and vote bank politics": Am
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that Congress always opposed the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) due to the appeasement and vote bank politics adding that Constitution drafters at the time of country's independence had promised refugees who leave Bangladesh, Afghanistan and
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CAA violates secular principle of citizenship enshrined in Constitution by
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly opposed CAA rules framed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and issued a notification yesterday.
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Tamil Nadu will not implement Citizenship Amendment Act, says Chief Minist
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday declared that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) would not be implemented in the southern Indian state.
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Amid security concerns, Delhi police conducts flag march across national c
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Amid chaos in the national capital over the implementation of CAA, the Delhi police along with the Central Paramilitary force held a flag march Delhi's Jagat Puri and Khureji Khas areas.
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"This is a 'KHELA' to take away your rights...": Mamata Banerjee attacks C
Updated : 2 years ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the timing of its decision to notify the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying that she doubts the legality of CAA and she said that there is no clarity from the side of the Central government.
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"PM Modi has done a good job": Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on CAA imple
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. He said, "Those who could not come to India at the time of partition and were persecuted on the basis of religion in these different countries."
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President Droupadi Murmu conferred with honorary doctorate by University o
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The official ceremony, held at the University of Mauritius, saw President Murmu addressing the gathering with a compelling message for the Mauritian youth.
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"CAA is not against minorities": BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad hails CAA impl
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A day after the central government implemented the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) across the country, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "CAA is not against the minority of the country."
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MHA launches dedicated portal for refugees from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Ban
Updated : 2 years ago IST
MHA on Monday provided a web portal on which eligible non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan fleeing religious persecution can now seek Indian citizenship.
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