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With the unveiling of these rules, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, people eligible under CAA-2019 can now apply for Indian citizenship, marking a pivotal step in providing refuge to the persecuted.
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The law also empowers the Central Government to grant citizenship to anyone it deems fit by granting registration or naturalization.
The government implemented the CAA to grant citizenship to migrants from specific communities. The law faced protests for legal status concerns and discrimination. It excludes certain areas and permits. The application process accepts valid or expired foreign passports, driving licenses, etc. Residence permits and Indian connections are covered.
The Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on Monday, five years after it was passed in Parliament. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the implementation of CAA would enable ...
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