New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address the nation shortly. During this time, PM Modi can announce the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Sources in the Union Home Ministry said that a notification regarding the rules of CAA can be issued by this evening. Issuing notification of CAA rules before the announcement of Lok Sabha elections can be a big decision of the Central Government.
What is CAA?
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 is a law under which six religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians) came to India from three neighboring countries Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan before December 2014. will be given. This will provide great relief to those who have been taking refuge in India for a long time.
Is CAA constitutional
CAA was passed in the Indian Parliament on 11 December 2019, in which 125 votes were cast in its favor and 105 votes were against it. The President had approved this bill on 12 December.