Page 4 - Latest Updates on Citizenship Bill
CAA ahead of LS polls means attack on parliamentary democracy: Sharad Pawar
Pawar hit out at the Centre over the CAA notification which comes just ahead of the announcement of the schedule for Lok Sabha polls, likely to be held in April-May
 "CAA ahead of LS polls means attack on parliamentary democracy: Sharad Pawar")
CAA copies burnt, strike announced in Assam as govt notifies rules
The 16-party United Opposition Forum, Assam, (UOFA) announced a statewide hartal on Tuesday, besides taking up other agitational programmes in a phased manner
 "CAA copies burnt, strike announced in Assam as govt notifies rules")
CAA rules require continuous stay of one year in India before applying
During the eight years immediately preceding the 12 months, the applicants will have to spend not less than six years in the country to be eligible to get the India citizenship, the rules said
 "CAA rules require continuous stay of one year in India before applying")
Protests erupt in Jamia Millia Islamia campus over implementation of CAA
A group of students led by the Muslim Students Federation (MSF) raised slogans against the Modi government and the Delhi Police
 "Protests erupt in Jamia Millia Islamia campus over implementation of CAA")
CAA notification against country, people will respond in polls: Kejriwal
The Centre on Monday announced implementation of CAA, paving the way for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
 "CAA notification against country, people will respond in polls: Kejriwal")
Home ministry notifies rules for implementation of citizenship law CAA
The law could not come into effect so far as rules have to be notified for its implementation
 "Home ministry notifies rules for implementation of citizenship law CAA")
Hope, happiness among Pak Hindu refugees in Delhi as CAA rules notified
Dharamveer Solanki, who is considered the chief of the Pakistani Hindu refugee community in Delhi, told PTI that around 500 from the community will receive citizenship now
 "Hope, happiness among Pak Hindu refugees in Delhi as CAA rules notified")
Security tightened in parts of Delhi after govt notifies CAA rules
Police personnel and paramilitary forces have also been deployed in some parts, with flag march being conducted in parts of northeast and southeast Delhi, they said
 "Security tightened in parts of Delhi after govt notifies CAA rules")
CAA discriminatory law, violates right to equality, says Amnesty India
The CAA was passed in December 2019 and subsequently got the president's assent but there were protests in several parts of the country against it
 "CAA discriminatory law, violates right to equality, says Amnesty India")
Concerns over CAA addressed, ILP should be extended to Meghalaya: CM
Asked about CAA, which has faced opposition in the state that shares over 400 kms of border with Bangladesh, Sangma said their concerns have been addressed as it excludes Sixth Schedule areas
 "Concerns over CAA addressed, ILP should be extended to Meghalaya: CM")
CAA will be implemented before Lok Sabha polls: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed confidence on Tuesday that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) would be implemented before the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections
 "CAA will be implemented before Lok Sabha polls: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
Priyank Kharge attacks Amit Shah for his comment on CAA implementation
Shah said that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as it is the law of the land
 "Priyank Kharge attacks Amit Shah for his comment on CAA implementation")
Assam immigration: SC hears pleas to examine validity of Citizenship Act
The Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud is hearing submissions advanced by senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for petitioners, in the matter
 "Assam immigration: SC hears pleas to examine validity of Citizenship Act")
1.6 mn Indians renounced citizenship in last 10 yrs, 70K gave up passports
90% of passports were surrendered in just eight states, with Goa topping the list
 "1.6 mn Indians renounced citizenship in last 10 yrs, 70K gave up passports")
Nepal apex court clears way for implementation of amended Citizenship Bill
Last year, the then president Bidya Devi Bhandari had put the Citizenship Bill, which was passed by both Houses of the federal parliament, on hold without certifying it
 "Nepal apex court clears way for implementation of amended Citizenship Bill")
To encourage immigration, Germany considering easier citizenship norms
The change has been brought at a time when Germany needs a workforce to cater to various sectors in the country
 "To encourage immigration, Germany considering easier citizenship norms")
Over 1.6 million people renounced Indian citizenship since 2011: Govt data
More than 16 lakh Indians renounced their Indian citizenship since 2011 including 2,25,620 last year, according to data provided by the government in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
 "Over 1.6 million people renounced Indian citizenship since 2011: Govt data")
Citizenship law row: SC asks lawyers to decide issues for adjudication
The Supreme Court asked the counsel for the contesting parties to decide issues for adjudication in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act
 "Citizenship law row: SC asks lawyers to decide issues for adjudication")
CAA enactment in Northeast, WB should not be a problem: MoS Rajkumar Singh
'The inner line permit and CAA should not be a problem in the nation, especially in northeast India and West Bengal'
 "CAA enactment in Northeast, WB should not be a problem: MoS Rajkumar Singh")
CAA takes into account historical context, ground realities: India to UNHRC
The CAA is a limited and focused legislation, which reaffirms India's commitment to the welfare of persecuted minorities in the region, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta said in his response
 "CAA takes into account historical context, ground realities: India to UNHRC")
