Under the Indian Constitution, the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) today is a significant event that could bring about important changes in the country’s citizenship policy. As per this amendment, individuals belonging to the six specified minority religions (Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, and Christian) from India’s neighboring countries – Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan will be granted Indian citizenship.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to the provisions of the CAA, those minorities coming from these three countries to India will be granted citizenship, and they will not be required to submit any documents for the same. This citizenship amendment bill was approved by Parliament in 2019 and its notification has been issued now.
Through this amendment, a fast-track application process will be initiated for people belonging to other religious communities to obtain Indian citizenship. They will now have the opportunity to apply through the online portal prepared by the Indian government.
The main objective of this amendment is to provide assistance to the distressed and extremely vulnerable minority communities and to ensure their rights. Additionally, through this amendment, India’s religious and cultural diversity can be promoted.
This new step will bring significant changes to the country’s citizenship policy and is also an important event from social and political perspectives. To understand the depth of the impact of this amendment, people can rely on the latest news sources and make efforts to comprehend it.