Impact of the CAA Bill in India

The CAA offers a quicker path to citizenship for people from specific religions facing religious persecution in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, if they entered India before December 2014.

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The law doesn't include Muslims, causing concerns about discrimination based on religion.

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The CAA's implementation might lead to protests and social unrest, as some people feel it's unfair.

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The Modi government's decision to enforce the CAA has been a significant development, fulfilling a promise made during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

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Critics argue that the CAA's exclusion of Muslims as beneficiaries contradicts India's secular principles

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The Act introduces religion as a criterion for citizenship for the first time in Indian law,

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The rules for the CAA will facilitate the process of granting citizenship to eligible migrants through an online portal without requiring extensive documentation from applicants.

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The implementation of the CAA rules is expected to impact states like Assam and West Bengal differently due to their unique socio-political contexts and historical immigration issues.

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