India moves to implement controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims | CNN
India has recently implemented a controversial Citizenship Amendment Act that has sparked debates and discussions worldwide. The law provides a fast-track to citizenship for immigrants from neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, but with one major caveat – they must not be Muslim. The act specifically targets religious minorities persecuted on religious grounds, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. The real intention behind this law is to offer refuge to those who have faced discrimination and violence in their home countries.
However, the way this legislation has been portrayed in the media is both misleading and divisive.… Continue reading
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