Understanding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): A Comprehensive Overview
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been a subject of significant debate and controversy since its introduction. Enacted in December 2019 by the Government of India, the CAA amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 to grant Indian citizenship to religious minorities from three neighbouring countries – Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh – who entered India on or before December 31, 2014, due to persecution on grounds of religion. Background: The CAA’s
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