US, UN express concern about India’s religion based Citizenship Law

Both the US government and the United Nations express apprehension regarding India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), deeming it discriminatory. The CAA, implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, facilitates Indian citizenship for non-Muslim refugees from neighboring Muslim-majority nations. Critics argue the law excludes minority groups and could discriminate against India’s Muslim population. The US State Department emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and equal treatment under the law. Activists fear potential discrimination against Muslims, particularly concerning a proposed national register of citizens. Modi’s government refutes allegations of discrimination and asserts the law’s intent to aid persecuted minorities.