CAA protests LIVE updates: Sec 144 to be imposed in Bengaluru, Mangaluru

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10:55 PM

Section 144 to be imposed in Bengaluru, Mangaluru from tomorrow: Police

Bengaluru and Mangaluru update: Section 144 imposed for next three days. According to police, the orders in Bengaluru would be in force starting from 6 AM on Thursday morning to December 21 midnight. The ban in Mangaluru would be for two days from Thursday morning till Saturday midnight, the commissioners of police of the two cities said in their separate orders.

9:56 PM

Prohibitory orders imposed in Mangaluru, Bengaluru in the wake of CAA protests: Police

Prohibitory orders clamped in Bengaluru, Mangaluru in the backdrop of protests against CAA, says police. The orders come after Mangaluru Police Commissioner P S Harsha warned against holding protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act without permission. He urged people and organisations to express their opinions on the issue within the boundaries of law and order. 

9:45 PM

Did not seek interim stay on Citizenship Amendment Act, says Congress

Did not seek interim stay by Supreme Court on amended citizenship law, alleges that "misinformation" was being spread and asserts legislation goes against India's global obligations, says Congress.

8:42 PM

5 people injured in Bengal's North Dinajpur district amid CAA protests

Five people injured after crude bombs hurled at protest against citizenship law in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, says police.

8:33 PM

Sahitya Akademi awardee Jayashree Goswami Mahanta promises to distribute prize among victims' families

Assamese novelist Jayashree Goswami Mahanta on winning Sahitya Akademi award said, "not as happy as I should be" and promised to distribute prize money among families of those killed during CAA protests. Four people died during violent protests against Citizenship Amendment Act. 

8:19 PM

Savitribhai Phule University students take out 'torch procession' in solidarity with Jamia, NCP MP Supriya Sule joins rally

8:07 PM

25-year-old man from Odisha attempted self-immolation at India Gate to protest against CAA

A 25-year-old man from Odisha attempted self-immolation near Rajpath to protest against Citizenship Amemndment Act. He has been admitted to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia hospital for medical treatment. 

 

According to Delhi Police, the 25-year-old man who attempted self-immolation near Rajpath today is mentally unstable.

 

8:04 PM

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Jamia protest, says NRC more dangerous than Citizenship Amendment Act

Kanhaiya Kumar joined the protest outside the Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi and said the demonstration was not just a fight to protect Muslims, but to protect the entire country. Expressing concern over NRC, Kanhaiya dubbed National Register Citizens act more dangerous than Citizenship Amendment Act. "If the NRC is implemented pan-India, we all will have to stand in long queues like the demonetisation days," he said.

 

6:40 PM

West Bengal BJP head Kailash Vijayvargiya stopped on his way to Mushidabad

On my way to Murshidabad, many goons surrounded our car in Navagaon. I'm not allowed to go to a programme that I had to attend. There is an attempt to stop us, on directions of Mamata Banerjee. I condemn this, says West Bengal BJP chief Kailash Vijayvargiya.

6:38 PM

Thousands march on streets in Mumbai's Mumbra against CAA

Several protesters flock the streets in Mumbai's Mumbra to stage anti-CAA protests, says PTI. Mumbra is a predominantly a muslim township. 

6:36 PM

Assamese community in Pune protest against Citizenship Amendment Act

Assamese community members stage protest in Pune against Citizenship Act, claiming it endangers culture of Assam and ignores sentiments of people of north-eastern state, reports PTI

6:18 PM

No threat to Indian muslims due to CAA: Minority Affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

No threat to citizenship of any Indian Muslim or any other citizen under CAA, said Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

6:08 PM

Police monitoring some social media handles to check spreading of misinformation

Police monitoring some social media handles to check spread of false and fake information. 

6:07 PM

Jamia teachers take out peace march against Citizenship Amendment Act

Jamia Millia teachers take out peace march against Citizenship Amendment Act, reports PTI

6:04 PM

BJP MPs Nishith Pramanik, Khagen Murmu arrested on way to visit violence-hit Malda, Murshidabad

BJP MPs Nishith Pramanik, Khagen Murmu arrested while trying to visit violence-hit areas of Malda district, according to report.

5:59 PM

Internet suspended in UP's Azamgarh for 48 hours over anti-CAA protests

Protest against the amended Citizenship Act turned violent in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh, with police using mild force to disperse the agitators who hurled stones at them, prompting authorities to suspend Internet services for 48 hours. 

5:53 PM

Delhi court dismisses bail of an accused, says similar behaviour may occur if released

Jamia nagar violence update: A Delhi Court has dismissed the bail of one of the accused Mohd Hanif. Court observed there is reasonable apprehension that he might indulge in similar behaviour if released at this stage which could not be conducive to maintenance of peace and harmony

5:45 PM

Manithaneya Makkal Katchi protest outside TN CM's house

5:43 PM

I am a student till I die, says Kamal Hasaan

I am a student till I die. Our students have been made refugees: Kamal Hasaan after meeting Madras University students. 

5:23 PM

Kamal Hasaan meets Madras University students holding anti-CAA protests

5:18 PM

BJP delegation on way to violence-hit Malda, Murshidabad stopped by police: Party leaders

BJP delegation, on way to visit violence-hit Malda and Murshidabad districts, stopped by police, said Party leaders.

4:58 PM

Mamata is bound to accept Citizenship Amendment Act, says Governor Dhankar

West Bengal Governor Dhankhar said that he was pained too see a deep sense of fear in people of Malda and Murshidabad, and expressed interest to visit the affected areas. He said, "I've indicated to senior most bureaucrat &DGP that I'd like to visit the affected areas." Dhankar aslo said, "Citizenship Act doesn't affect the interest of any Indian citizen."

On CM Mamata's protests on CAA, Dhankar added, "An elected government is fully bound by the law of the land. The CM took oath to act according to the Constitution, and this law is part of the Constitution." 

3:53 PM

BJP promised 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas', in reality bringing disaster: Mamata

Weste Bengal CM Mamata lashed out at Amit Shah for bringing in amended Citizenship law. She urged the Union Home Minister to ensure that the country does not burn over amended citizenship law. 

Mamata further said questioned the need for Aadhhar as a proof and asked the BJP leader why the need to link it with everything. "BJP wants to turn the entire country into a detention centre but we will not let that happen," she added. Mamata hitting out at BJP said that the party promised 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' but in reality they are bringing disaster for everyone. 

3:37 PM

2 arrested today for violence in Northeast Delhi, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police says situation in the tnion territory under control. No violence today, however, 2 people were arrested regarding violence in Seelampur and adjoining areas. The police also said that they are coordinating with Facebook and Twitter to monitor fake and false information on social media. Appropriate action against individuals spreading such information will be taken, they added. 

3:04 PM

Allegations of CPI(M) doublespeak on CAA false, says party

The CPI(M) on Wednesday denied allegations that it had supported the Citizenship Amendment Bill and said that at no time did the party demand exclusion of Muslim migrants from being considered for citizenship.

 

BJP has been citing the letter written by Prakash Karat, the then General Secretary of the Party, on May 22, 2012 to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding that Bengali refugees be given citizenship by amending the Citizenship Act.

 

"The BJP, in order to defend the indefensible Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), is accusing the CPI(M) and the Communists, in general, of doublespeak on the question of giving citizenship to Bengali refugees from East Pakistan and later Bangladesh. The BJP is twisting the facts to make this false allegation," the party said in a statement.

 

It said that the CPI(M) had always wanted Bengali minority refugees from erstwhile East Pakistan and later Bangladesh to be given citizenship.

12:51 PM

Ruckus in Maharashtra Assembly after Ashok Chavan dubs CAA unconstitutional

The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed din on Wednesday when the opposition BJP objected to a Congress leader's comments that the amended Citizenship Act should not be implemented in the state.

After the House assembled for the day, senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Chavan dubbed the new citizenship law as "unconstitutional" and said it should not be implemented in the state.

However, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis objected to Chavan's demand.

12:04 PM

Citizenship Act: Supreme court turns down petition to stop implementation of citizenship law

Supreme court turns down petition to stop implementation of citizenship law. It refused to stall the implementation of a new law that lays out a path for non-Muslim minorities from some neighbouring countries for Indian citizenship, despite violent protests across the country.

11:28 AM

SC fixes for hearing on Jan 22 pleas filed by IUML, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, others against CAA.

11:24 AM

SC refuses to stay operation of Citizenship Amendment Act

11:23 AM

Supreme Court issues notice on a batch of nearly 60 petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019

Supreme Court issues notice on a batch of nearly 60 petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.