LIVE: Give Citizenship Act a chance, Amit Shah appeals to students
The protests against Citizenship Amendment Act intensified in New Delhi as thousands of people gathered at Jantar Mantar and Assam Bhawan to call an end to 'religious profiling'
 "\"I understand your difficulties, your apprehensions. There may be uncertainties. But it (ours) is a sensitive and non-corrupt government\" Amit Shah, Home Minister")
Anti-Citizenship Act protests LIVE updates: Violent protests against Citizenship Amendment Act are "deeply distressing”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as tensions ran high across India today against the contentious legislation.
As many as 50 students of Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia university were released early Monday after being detained by the police for over six hours. Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar asserted that the university would not tolerate police presence on campus and demanded a high-level inquiry into the crackdown on the students.
Students of IIM Bangalore, IISc Bangalore, Moulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad, Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi and Kolkata’s Jadavpur University also held demonstrations in solidarity with the Jamia students. Meanwhile, Assam has resumed internet after shutting down services to quell rumours last week.
"Police entered the campus without permission. We will not tolerate police presence on campus. They scared our students with police brutality. There has been huge damage to university property," Akhtar said at a press conference.
Students of IIM Bangalore, IISc Bangalore, Moulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad, Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi and Kolkata’s Jadavpur University also held demonstrations in solidarity with the Jamia students. Meanwhile, Assam has resumed internet after shutting down services to quell rumours last week.
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Why amend Citizenship Bill during economic slowdown: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal questioned the need to amend Citizenship law amid economic slowdown. "People are not getting employment. The country is passing through worst economic slowdown. Prices of several items have been shooting up," he said. Instead of CAB, the Centre should convene a meeting of all chief ministers to find a way to deal with the slowdown, Kejriwal said. Delhi CM while speaking at 'Agenda AajTaK 2019' said that students have been protesting against the amended law across the country and the Centre should consider their demands. He added that the law is 'dangerous' and asserted that AAP had opposed it in Parliament.
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Curfew in Guwahati to be lifted from Tuesday morning, internet services to be restored: Reports
According to reports, curfew in Assam's Guwahati to be lifted on Tuesday morning. Also, broadband internet services across Assam to be restored from tomorrow.
9:21 PM
Bengal govt halts updation of National Popular Register
West Bengal govt puts on hold updation of National Population Register in state amid statewide protests over CAA.
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No clarity over Citizenship Amendment Act: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Questions asked in Lok Sabha on Citizenship Amendment Bill went unanswered. There is no clarity over the Act, says Maharashtra CM.
9:10 PM
354 miscreants arrested in West Bengal as part of endeavour to maintain peace and harmony
West Bengal police have said that they have arrested 354 miscreants in the state during the statewide protests over Citizenship Amendment Act, as a part of their endeavour to maintain peace and harmony.
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Two men brought to Safdarjung Hospital with bullet injuries during Jamia protest; Delhi Police deny firing on students
Two people during Jamia Millia protest were admitted at Safdarjung Hospital with 'gunshot injury', according to reports. Both the men underwent surgery. However, Delhi Police have denied firing at the protesters during the clash with students.
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Parties misleading, urge students to give Citizenship Act a chance: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah during a rally in Jharkhand appealed to students to not fall in the trap of political parties and give the act a chance. He added, "Congress, AAP & TMC are misleading you & creating an atmosphere of violence across the country."
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DMRC update: Entry & exit gates at all stations have been opened.
Entry & exit gates at all stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed in all stations: DMRC
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Bengal govt asks media to exercise caution while reporting incidents of violence
West Bengal govt asks media to exercise caution while reporting incidents of violence during protests over amended Citizenship Act.
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Schools, degree colleges, educational institutions to be closed on December 16 and 17: Aligarh District Administration
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First Published: Dec 16 2019 | 7:42 AM IST