Politics Revitalized for CAA with New Push
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), enacted five years ago, has been a subject of debate and controversy in India. The constitutional legality of the CAA is currently under review in courts, with critics arguing that it potentially discriminates against Muslims.
The CAA offers citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who have faced religious persecution. However, it does not apply to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, regardless of their religion, and persecuted Muslims, such as the Rohingya and the Ahmadiyyas, are not currently included in the exercise of being granted Indian citizenship.
If implemented, the concept allied to the CAA could potentially transform India into a majoritarian polity with gradations of citizenship rights, some of which may exclude Muslims. This is further emphasized by the potential implementation of the National Register of Citizens, which, when implemented, could potentially exclude Muslims from certain citizenship rights.
The CAA has been politically motivated, as it came after a request from refugee organizations in Bangladesh. It is also heavy with political messaging and comes at a time when elections are approaching in border states such as Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. The politically charged nature of the CAA is further highlighted by the fact that only 12 people in Assam have applied for citizenship under the CAA, according to the Assam Chief Minister.
The principle of the CAA, founded in discrimination against Muslims, is still suspect. The issue of illegal immigration is not unique to India, but exceptions made on civilizational and moral grounds could potentially include persecuted Muslims and Sri Lankan Tamils in the exercise of granting Indian citizenship.
The CAA has been in effect for five years but has seen very little action in terms of applications. Despite this, the issue has been brought back into political discourse, with the cut-off date for entry into India under the Citizenship Act being moved from 2014 to December 31, 2024.
The constitutional legality of the CAA is currently under review, with the courts examining its potential discrimination against Muslims. Eligible non-Muslim migrants can stay in India without valid passports or travel documents while their applications are being examined. However, the search results do not explicitly identify the person or organization responsible for triggering the violation of the cut-off date for entry to India under the Citizenship Act by submitting an application to the Indian Prime Minister in Bangladesh.
In conclusion, the Citizenship Amendment Act has been a contentious issue in India, with critics arguing that it discriminates against Muslims and potentially transforms India into a majoritarian polity. The issue remains under review in courts, and the future of the CAA and its potential impact on India's citizenship rights remains uncertain.
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