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New Nationality Law (CAA, in English) Indiaa migration tool that is highly controversial due to its anti-muslim character and by the day of its implementation – one month
New Nationality Law (CAA, in English) Indiaa migration tool that is highly controversial due to its anti-muslim character and by the day of its implementation – one month from the date general electionheightened tensions in the Asian country, which is seen as Prime Minister’s political weaponHindu nationalist Narendra Modi.
The order went into effect Monday by the governor. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Modi and allows authorities to grant Indian citizenship to irregular immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan And Bangladesh who arrived in the country before 2015 seeking asylum on religious grounds, provided they are not Muslim.
Prime Minister of India, Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi | Photo: Reuters
The amendment introduced yesterday speeds up the granting of citizenship to thousands people who fled to India for religious reasons at least nine years ago, although there is no official data on the number of immigrants who could benefit from this measure.
However, its opponents note that this rule contradicts secularism supported by the Indian Constitutionbecause it discriminates against Muslims compared to people of other religions. Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jainism, Parsi And Christianwho come from these three Muslim-majority countries.
With the entry into force of an amendment approved by Parliament in 2019, the granting of citizenship will be simplified for non-Muslims. reduction For example Required documents or in half deadlines.
Although many migrants view India as a country of refuge for refugees from a variety of countries, mainly from neighboring Sri Lanka or Afghanistan, the nation has not signed the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. and therefore does not recognize ID issued by UNHCR.
Police officers find themselves in an alley dominated by Muslim families | Photo: Reuters
Another point of contention was the date chosen by the government to announce the implementation of the Citizenship Act, just a month before the start of the elections. general electionscheduled for April-May this year.
The main opposition parties believe that this was not random decisionbut a way for the government to polarize the debate around Hinduism, its main source of votes, ahead of an election in which Modi will emerge as the heavy favorite to tie third term in a row.
But its implementation also had consequences in several states in northeast India, where indigenous people fears that the nationalization of thousands of migrants may affect your rights.
One such state is Assam, although ruled by the BJP, but in which anti-immigration sentiment particularly deep and sparked small protests last night.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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