Citizenship Amendment Bill

Citizenship Bill, Corporate Tax And E-Cigarette Ordinances On Govt Agenda This Parliament Session
The Citizenship legislation seeks to grant Indian citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan if they have fled their respective country due to religious persecution.
By Press Trust of India

5 Key Takeaways From BJP Manifesto: Focus On National Security, Farmers
The party promised to annul Article 35A of the Constitution and implement the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
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Assam: Asom Gana Parishad Will Tie Up With BJP For Lok Sabha Polls, Claims Ram Madhav
The AGP, in January, withdrew its support to the BJP government in Assam over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
By Press Trust Of India

How Manipur's BJP Govt Hounded A Student For A Facebook Post
From an 'anonymous tip' to a police convoy at his Imphal home, this was unprecedented outrage over a Facebook post.
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Arrested On Sedition Charges In Delhi, Police Take Student Leader To Manipur
Veewom Thokchom is an advisor to the Manipur Students Union of Delhi and has led protests in Delhi against the arrest of Manipuri journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem and against the Citizenship Bill.
By Newsroom

Protesters In The Northeast Claim Victory As Citizenship Bill Lapses
The bill lapsed before it could be ratified by the parliament.
By Reuters

Rajya Sabha Passes Budget, Finance Bill Without Debate; Citizenship, Triple Talaq Bills Lapse
The Upper House adjourned sine dine.
By Newsroom

Citizenship Bill In Rajya Sabha Today; BJP CMs From Northeast Protest
Arunachal Pradeshs Pema Khandu and Manipurs N Biren Singh urged Home Minister Rajnath Singh to ensure the bill was not passed in Rajya Sabha.
By Press Trust Of India

Bhupen Hazarika's Family Divided On Accepting His Bharat Ratna Amid Protests Against Citizenship Bill
In a Facebook post, his son Tez said the proposed legislation undermines the documented position of his father.
By Press Trust of India

Modi Criticises Political Violence in Bengal, Pitches For Citizenship Bill
Terms the income support scheme for farmers a "historic step".
By Press Trust Of India