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Anti-CAA Regional Parties Gave BJP Upper Hand In Assam, Says Congress

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday May 3, 2021

The Assam Jariya Parishad and Raijor Dal, the two parties born out of the protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the state, helped the BJP consolidate its position in Upper Assam.

Congress "Propaganda" On CAA Failed To Mislead People In Assam: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 4, 2021

Congress and other opposition parties in Assam are using Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as a "propaganda" to mislead the people in the polls but they have failed to peddle lies, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday.

"CAA Attack On Assam's Culture, Won't Allow Implementation": Rahul Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 30, 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act an "attack" on the language, history and culture of Assam, and promised that his party would not allow it to be implemented in the state if voted to power in the ongoing Assembly polls.

Kerala Assembly Election 2021: BJP, CPI(M) Spar Over CAA Implementation

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 28, 2021

As the campaign for the Kerala assembly poll entered its crucial phase, the BJP and CPI(M) today raked up the issue of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) with the BJP pledging to fulfill its promises and the Left declaring that the controversial law will not be implemented in the state.

Nitin Gadkari Takes On Congress For Its Guarantee To Nullify CAA In Assam If Voted To Power

Assembly Assam | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 27, 2021

Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari Friday lashed out at the Congress for its "guarantee" to the people of Assam of bringing in a legislation in the state assembly to nullify the Citizenship (Amendment) Act if voted to power in the state.

Citizenship Law Was Brought To Divide People: Pinarayi Vijayan

India News | ANI | Saturday March 27, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act, (CAA) was brought to divide the people of the country and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government had openly protested against it.

BJP Ally AGP Promises Implementation Of Assam Accord In Manifesto, Ignores CAA

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday March 25, 2021

Asom Gana Parishad, a BJP ally, has promised in its poll manifesto the implementation of the 1985 Assam Accord, which states that the government would identify and deport refugees and migrants who had come into the state after March 25, 1971.

Chicago City Council Votes Against Resolution Critical Of India's Citizenship Law

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 25, 2021

The Chicago City Council, one of the most powerful city councils in the US after New York, has voted against a resolution critical of India's Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the human rights situation in the country.

Time To Frame Citizenship Amendment Act Rules Extended By Parliament

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 24, 2021

The government has been granted time till April 9 by Lok Sabha and July 9 by Rajya Sabha to frame rules under the citizenship law.

BJP Manifesto For Assam Polls Makes 10 Promises, Doesn't Mention CAA

Assembly Assam | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday March 23, 2021

The BJP on Tuesday released its manifesto for the forthcoming Assam Assembly election, the first phase of which begins Saturday. The ruling party made 10 promises - from a "flood-free Assam" to a "corrected NRC (National Register of Citizens)"

Citizenship Act Will Be Implemented "In Time," Says JP Nadda In Assam

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 23, 2021

BJP President JP Nadda on Tuesday asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been passed by the Parliament and will be implemented "in time".

Congress Poll Manifesto For Assam Promises Law Against Citizenship Act, 5 Lakh Jobs

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 20, 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today released his party's election manifesto for Assam, making "five guarantees" that included Rs 2,000 per month for every housewife and law to nullify the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Himanta Biswa Sarma Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On CAA In Assam

India News | ANI | Saturday March 20, 2021

Assam Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks over "not implementing CAA in the state if voted to power" and sarcastically said the party has the majority in the Parliament.

Congress Won't Implement Citizenship Law CAA In Assam: Rahul Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 20, 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday assured that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be implemented in Assam if the party is voted to power in the state in the coming Assembly election.

Can't States Have Opinions?: Top Court On Plea To Scrap CAA, Farm Laws

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 19, 2021

The Supreme Court Friday sought to know from a petitioner-NGO whether the state legislatures have the right to express their opinion or not on central laws and asked it to do some more research on the subject.