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In a significant announcement on Saturday, the 10th of February, Central Home Minister Amit Shah declared major strides regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He stated that notification for the implementation of CAA would be issued before the Lok Sabha elections and it would be enforced accordingly. During his visit to West Bengal last December, he asserted that nothing could hinder the implementation of CAA.

Reaffirmation of Commitment: “No Citizenship Stripped,” says Shah

According to news agency ANI, Amit Shah emphasized, “I want to make it clear that CAA will not strip anyone of their citizenship. Its sole purpose is to provide citizenship to persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.”

The Congress Promise vs. Reality

Amit Shah pointed out that the promise to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighboring countries was originally made by the Congress party. He stated, “During the partition when minorities were persecuted, they all wanted to come to India. At that time, Congress had promised to grant them citizenship.”

Opposition Misleading the Muslim Community

The Central Home Minister accused the opposition of misleading the Muslim community regarding CAA. He stated, “Our Muslim brothers are being misled and instigated regarding CAA. CAA is solely meant to grant citizenship to religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.” He clarified that the objective of the CAA presented by the Narendra Modi government is to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim refugees, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, who arrived in India before December 31, 2014, from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

“This Election is about Development versus Corruption”

Speaking about the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Home Minister asserted that this election revolves around development versus corruption. He said, “This election is not about I.N.D.I.A versus NDA. It’s about corrupt governance versus zero tolerance for corruption. This election is about those who want to ensure national security versus those who jeopardize national security in the name of foreign policy.” It is noteworthy that after the passage of the CAA by Parliament in December 2019 and its subsequent approval by the President, protests erupted in various parts of the country.

नई दिल्ली: केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने CAA को लेकर बड़ा बयान दिया है। उन्होंने कहा कि लोकसभा चुनाव से पहले देश में CAA का नोटिफिकेशन जारी हो जाएगा। नागरिकता (संशोधन) अधिनियम (सीएए) पर अमित शाह ने कहा कि 2019 में कानून पारित हुआ था. इसका उद्देश्य केवल धार्मिक उत्पीड़न का सामना कर रहे पाकिस्तानी, अफगानिस्तानी और बांग्लादेशी अल्पसंख्यकों को नागरिकता देना है।” शाह ने कहा, ‘सीएए देश का कानून है, इसका नोटिफिकेशन निश्चित रूप से हो जाएगा. चुनाव से पहले ही सीएए को अमल में आना है इसमें किसी को कंफ्यूजन नहीं रखना है.

‘ गृह मंत्री ने कहा, मैं क्लियर करना चाहता हूं कि CAA किसी की भी नागरिकता छीनने का कानून नहीं है. यह नागरिकता देने का कानून है. उन्होंने कहा, ‘CAA के खिलाफ इस देश के अल्पसंख्यकों को विशेष रूप से हमारे मुस्लिम भाइयों को भड़काया जा रहा है.देश में किसी की भी नागरिकता CAA छीन ही नहीं सकता क्यों कि इसमें ऐसा कोई प्रावधान ही नहीं है.

CAA का नोटिफिकेशन जल्द ही हो जाएगा। pic.twitter.com/pdQEsRSBCf

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 10, 2024

अमित शाह ने कहा, “CAA केवल उन लोगों को नागरिकता देने के लिए है जो पाकिस्तान, अफगानिस्तान और बांग्लादेश में धार्मिक प्रताड़ना, उत्पीड़न का सामना करने के बाद भारत आए हैं. यह किसी की भारतीय नागरिकता छीनने के लिए नहीं है.”गृह मंत्री ने कहा, बीजेपी को 370 सीटें और NDA को 400 से अधिक सीटें मिलेंगी और प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के नेतृत्व में लगातार तीसरी बार सरकार बनेगी.

लोकसभा चुनाव के नतीजों पर कोई सस्पेंस नहीं है और यहां तक कि कांग्रेस और अन्य विपक्षी दलों को भी एहसास हो गया है कि उन्हें फिर से विपक्षी बेंच में बैठना होगा. नागरिकता संशोधन अधिनियम (CAA) के तहत बांग्लादेश, पाकिस्तान और अफगानिस्तान से 31 दिसंबर 2014 तक भारत आए प्रताड़ित गैर मुस्लिमों (हिंदू, सिख, जैन, बौद्ध, पारसी और ईसाई) को भारत की नागरिकता दी जाएगी.

नागरिकता संशोधन अधिनियम (CAA)

The recent discussion in the parliamentary budget session on Saturday, February 10, regarding the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has sparked heated debates among members. Participating in the discussion, AIMIM president and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi emphasized the repeated calls for proving loyalty to the country from Muslims. He questioned, “Am I a spokesperson for Babar, Jinnah, or Aurangzeb?”

Ram Temple Inauguration: Unity or Division?

During his address in the house, MP Owaisi raised concerns about whether the Modi government serves only one community and religion. He questioned the significance of the January 22 ceremony celebrating the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and whether it was a triumph of one religion over another. Owaisi further highlighted the irony of revering Lord Ram while harboring animosity towards Nathuram Godse, the individual whose final words were “Hey Ram.”

Governments Come and Go

Asserting that governments are transient entities, Owaisi criticized the Modi government for celebrating the events of December 6. The Chairperson presiding over the session, Rajendra Agrawal, responded to Owaisi’s remarks, clarifying that the events of December 6 were not a celebration but rather a ceremony marking the inauguration of the Ram Temple.

Historical Context: Mandir-Masjid Debate

In response to Owaisi’s statements, the Chairperson acknowledged his legal expertise and reminded him that both the ASI and the Supreme Court had affirmed the existence of a temple upon which a mosque was constructed.

Debating Babar’s Legacy

As Owaisi mentioned Babar, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey promptly rose from his seat, questioning Owaisi’s stance on Babar’s actions. Owaisi retorted, asking Dubey to first clarify his stance on Pushyamitra Shunga, who had an army to demolish temples. Owaisi highlighted the repetitive questioning about Babar, implying a selective focus on historical figures.