CAA Protests Highlights: Delhi Protests Amid Police Vigil; Police Stop BJP Rally In WB’s Hooghly
Anti-CAA Protests Live Updates: Several cities witnessed demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act on Sunday, however mixed marches were witnessed in Mumbai and a massive pro-CAA rally was staged in Bengaluru.
In Delhi, protesters staged widespread demonstrations, against the citizenship law even as police maintained a strict vigil, and carried out flag march in sensitive areas.
Earlier, in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at length on the contentious law and the prevailing unrest in the country around the issue. He clarified that the CAA is not meant for Indian citizens but for the refugees from the minority communities in Muslim-majority neighbours like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. He cornered the opposition over the CAA and gave a clear indication about the BJP's firm intentions on going forward with the law.
Meanwhile, in North East, curfew was lifted from Shillong , a day after the state government restored mobile internet services across the state.
Curfew was also relaxed for 12 hours from dawn-to-dusk in Karnataka's violence-hit Mangaluru where uneasy calm prevailed for the third day, police said on Sunday.
The CAA grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and came to India on or before December 31, 2014.
Scroll down to see highlights of the day.
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Delhi Protests Amid Tight Police Vigil
On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a mega rally in the city, the national capital witnessed widespread protests against the citizenship law even as police maintained a strict vigil and carried out flag march in sensitive areas.
On Sunday, peaceful protests were held in several areas, including Jantar Mantar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Nizammudin, Alaknanda and Connaught Place.
A large number of people hit the streets and took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi in support of Jamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law. Holding placards, people shouted 'Inquilab Zindabad' and demanded scrapping of the law during the march in Alaknanda area. A group of Jamia students also participated in the protest.
In Seelampur, which was rocked by violent protests against the new legislation, and neighbouring areas, the Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel again carried out flag march.
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On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a mega rally in the city, the national capital witnessed widespread protests against the citizenship law even as police maintained a strict vigil and carried out flag march in sensitive areas.
On Sunday, peaceful protests were held in several areas, including Jantar Mantar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Nizammudin, Alaknanda and Connaught Place.
A large number of people hit the streets and took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi in support of Jamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law. Holding placards, people shouted 'Inquilab Zindabad' and demanded scrapping of the law during the march in Alaknanda area. A group of Jamia students also participated in the protest.
In Seelampur, which was rocked by violent protests against the new legislation, and neighbouring areas, the Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel again carried out flag march.
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Police stop BJP rally; tension in Hooghly, S Dinajpur
Tension broke out in West Bengal's Hooghly and South Dinjapur districts after processions brought out by the BJP backing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) were stopped by the police on Sunday.
The police claimed the processions had to be stopped as they were being taken out without permission.
In Uttarpara, BJP workers scuffled with the police after their procession was obstructed soon after it began. Later, the BJP activists blocked the Grand Trunk Road.
(IANS)
Tension broke out in West Bengal's Hooghly and South Dinjapur districts after processions brought out by the BJP backing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) were stopped by the police on Sunday.
The police claimed the processions had to be stopped as they were being taken out without permission.
In Uttarpara, BJP workers scuffled with the police after their procession was obstructed soon after it began. Later, the BJP activists blocked the Grand Trunk Road.
(IANS)
DMK President MK Stalin in Chennai: Ruling party tried to stop DMK led rally against Citizenship Amendment Act, scheduled for tomorrow. However, court has given us permission, it is a huge victory for us. We will take out our rally abiding by the law.
Prove Your Words With Deeds, Kerala CM Tells Narendra Modi
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment defending CAA that caste and religion were not criteria for the Centre's schemes, saying emotional outbursts were not enough and that the latter needs to prove his words with deeds.
Referring to Modi's speech in Delhi, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister's assurance 'sounds hollow' because Union Home Minister Amit Shah had contradicted the claim.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment defending CAA that caste and religion were not criteria for the Centre's schemes, saying emotional outbursts were not enough and that the latter needs to prove his words with deeds.
Referring to Modi's speech in Delhi, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister's assurance 'sounds hollow' because Union Home Minister Amit Shah had contradicted the claim.
35 Groups Plan Anti-CAA Protest On Monday; Police Say No Ban
Amid the plan by 35 Left and Muslim groups to hold protest on Monday, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said here on Sunday there was no ban on demonstrations linked to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
‘Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPc) will not be in place across the city,’ said Rao. Section 144 was announced from 6 a.m. Thursday to Saturday midnight.
However, in the light of the protests against the CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), there could be traffic restrictions and diversions several parts of the city, he said.
Amid the plan by 35 Left and Muslim groups to hold protest on Monday, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said here on Sunday there was no ban on demonstrations linked to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
‘Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPc) will not be in place across the city,’ said Rao. Section 144 was announced from 6 a.m. Thursday to Saturday midnight.
However, in the light of the protests against the CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), there could be traffic restrictions and diversions several parts of the city, he said.
Internet To Remain Suspended In Prayagraj, Firozabad; All Schools To Remain Shut In Aligarh
Internet services to remain suspended in Prayagraj till 24th December, while as per the District Administration of Firozabad, internet services will remain suspended in the district till 8 pm tomorrow (23rd December).
All schools in city area of Aligarh district to remain closed on 23rd December.
Internet services to remain suspended in Prayagraj till 24th December, while as per the District Administration of Firozabad, internet services will remain suspended in the district till 8 pm tomorrow (23rd December).
All schools in city area of Aligarh district to remain closed on 23rd December.
Centre removed NSG cover due to my opposition to CAA: Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
After the Centre downgraded his security cover from the National Security Guard (NSG) to Z-plus to CRPF, Assam's former Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta on Sunday lambasted at the Centre, saying the step was taken due to his stern opposition to the anti-people policies including the new the citizenship law.
‘My national security guard NSG cover was withdrawn by the Centre for protesting against the Centre's anti-people policies, particularly the Citizenship (Amendment) Act,’ said Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Mahanta at a press conference here.
He further alleged that the security cover provided to him was curtailed in this manner due to ‘pressure mounted by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the leadership of the AGP.’
NSG cover was accorded to Mahanta in 1997 after the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militants made an abortive bid on his life. It was withdrawn in 2017, following which he moved the Guwahati High Court, which restored his security cover. (ANI)
After the Centre downgraded his security cover from the National Security Guard (NSG) to Z-plus to CRPF, Assam's former Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta on Sunday lambasted at the Centre, saying the step was taken due to his stern opposition to the anti-people policies including the new the citizenship law.
‘My national security guard NSG cover was withdrawn by the Centre for protesting against the Centre's anti-people policies, particularly the Citizenship (Amendment) Act,’ said Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Mahanta at a press conference here.
He further alleged that the security cover provided to him was curtailed in this manner due to ‘pressure mounted by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the leadership of the AGP.’
NSG cover was accorded to Mahanta in 1997 after the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militants made an abortive bid on his life. It was withdrawn in 2017, following which he moved the Guwahati High Court, which restored his security cover. (ANI)
A CCTV video has emerged from December 15 that shows protesters burning a motorcycle. News agency ANI shared the video on ts Twitter handle. Watch here:
Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh: Internet services to remain suspended in the district till 8 pm tomorrow (23rd December) - District Administration of Firozabad
Curfew Lifted In Shillong As Normalcy Prevails
(IANS)
Curfew was lifted here on Sunday, a day after the state government restored mobile internet services across the state. The prohibitory orders were imposed on December 11, following violent protests against the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
A Meghalaya Home Department official said due to absolute normalcy here as well as in the state, District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills Matsiewdor War Nongbri lifted the curfew from the two police station areas -- Lumdiengjri and Sadar -- in the capital.
People of different communities were visiting markets, shops and shopping malls in the state to buy essentials as well as Christmas goodies and gifts.
Offices, hotels, houses and streets have been decorated with Christmas lights and festoons in the Christian-dominated state.
The Meghalaya Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Centre to promulgate the inner line permit (ILP) regulation in the state to keep it out of the CAA purview.
Several agitating organisations have welcomed the state government's move.
(IANS)
Curfew was lifted here on Sunday, a day after the state government restored mobile internet services across the state. The prohibitory orders were imposed on December 11, following violent protests against the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
A Meghalaya Home Department official said due to absolute normalcy here as well as in the state, District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills Matsiewdor War Nongbri lifted the curfew from the two police station areas -- Lumdiengjri and Sadar -- in the capital.
People of different communities were visiting markets, shops and shopping malls in the state to buy essentials as well as Christmas goodies and gifts.
Offices, hotels, houses and streets have been decorated with Christmas lights and festoons in the Christian-dominated state.
The Meghalaya Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Centre to promulgate the inner line permit (ILP) regulation in the state to keep it out of the CAA purview.
Several agitating organisations have welcomed the state government's move.
Pro-CAA demonstration staged in Bengaluru
Thousands of people staged a sit-in demonstration on Sunday in support of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
In contrast to earlier protests, the CAA support rally on Sunday featured several people sporting saffron apparel and flags, along with the tri-colour and placards in Hindi and English.
Some of the placards read, 'It's now or never. #save India', 'I support CAA', and 'CAA is secular'. A huge flexi banner read 'India supports CAA'.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao had imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) from 6 a.m. on Thursday to Saturday midnight in view of the shutdown call by social and student organisations.
Thousands of people staged a sit-in demonstration on Sunday in support of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
In contrast to earlier protests, the CAA support rally on Sunday featured several people sporting saffron apparel and flags, along with the tri-colour and placards in Hindi and English.
Some of the placards read, 'It's now or never. #save India', 'I support CAA', and 'CAA is secular'. A huge flexi banner read 'India supports CAA'.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao had imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) from 6 a.m. on Thursday to Saturday midnight in view of the shutdown call by social and student organisations.
48 arrested, 262 booked over violence in Muzaffarnagar
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Forty-eight people have been arrested and 67 shops sealed in connection with violent protests here last week during which several persons, including over a dozen policemen, were injured and vehicles gutted, officials said on Sunday.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Saharanpur Range) Upendra Agrawal said that two cases, naming 262 people, have been registered for rioting in Balwa area.
While one case (against 105 people) has been registered at the Kotwali Police Station, another naming 157 people has been registered at the Civil Lines Police Station, he told PTI.
(PTI)
Forty-eight people have been arrested and 67 shops sealed in connection with violent protests here last week during which several persons, including over a dozen policemen, were injured and vehicles gutted, officials said on Sunday.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Saharanpur Range) Upendra Agrawal said that two cases, naming 262 people, have been registered for rioting in Balwa area.
While one case (against 105 people) has been registered at the Kotwali Police Station, another naming 157 people has been registered at the Civil Lines Police Station, he told PTI.
Curfew relaxed for 7 hours in parts of Jabalpur
Curfew imposed in some parts of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh after violence during Friday protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act was on Sunday relaxed for seven hours from 1pm, police said.
Curfew was imposed on Friday in four police station areas in Jabalpur after protesters pelted stones, clashed with police and indulged in destruction of property, an official said.
These areas are part of Gohalpur, Hanumantal, Kotwali and Adhartal police stations.
Curfew imposed in some parts of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh after violence during Friday protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act was on Sunday relaxed for seven hours from 1pm, police said.
Curfew was imposed on Friday in four police station areas in Jabalpur after protesters pelted stones, clashed with police and indulged in destruction of property, an official said.
These areas are part of Gohalpur, Hanumantal, Kotwali and Adhartal police stations.
Priyanka visits Bijnor, meets violence victims:
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi made an unscheduled visit to Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday and met the families of the two persons killed in the recent violence over the new citizenship law.
Congress sources said that she visited Nehtaur area of the district to meet the families of Anas and Suleman, who were killed in the recent violence over protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
She also met the family members of Omraj Saini, who was allegedly shot at by the police and is presently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Meerut.
‘People have died in an unprecedented incident which should be probed into. I have come to know that the family members of the victims were harrassed when they went to lodge FIRs against the police. Also, the CAA is anti-people, anti-poor. Those who are living here for centuries will now be asked for papers,’ Priyanka Gandhi said.
The Congress General Secretary also interacted with the people in the area.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi made an unscheduled visit to Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday and met the families of the two persons killed in the recent violence over the new citizenship law.
Congress sources said that she visited Nehtaur area of the district to meet the families of Anas and Suleman, who were killed in the recent violence over protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
She also met the family members of Omraj Saini, who was allegedly shot at by the police and is presently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Meerut.
‘People have died in an unprecedented incident which should be probed into. I have come to know that the family members of the victims were harrassed when they went to lodge FIRs against the police. Also, the CAA is anti-people, anti-poor. Those who are living here for centuries will now be asked for papers,’ Priyanka Gandhi said.
The Congress General Secretary also interacted with the people in the area.
BJP Questions Rahul's 'Silence' On Vandalism
BJP working president J P Nadda on Sunday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ‘silence’ on raging violence and the damage caused to public property during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in the country.
Nadda also questionned Rahul Gandhi's ‘limited intellect and knowledge’ about the new citizenship law and dared him to speak ‘even ten lines’ on its provisions.
Addressing a ‘BJP thanksgiving’ programme in Indore in Madhya Pradesh for enacting the CAA, Nadda said he wanted Rahul Gandhi to ‘speak only ten lines’ on the provisions of the CAA, which is being opposed by the Congress.
‘I want to ask Rahul Gandhi to speak only ten lines on the CAA provisions. He should also speak only two lines on the provisions, which according to him are harming the country. It is very unfortunate that the people who come to lead the country do not even know the basics about CAA,’ Nadda said.
BJP working president J P Nadda on Sunday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ‘silence’ on raging violence and the damage caused to public property during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in the country.
Nadda also questionned Rahul Gandhi's ‘limited intellect and knowledge’ about the new citizenship law and dared him to speak ‘even ten lines’ on its provisions.
Addressing a ‘BJP thanksgiving’ programme in Indore in Madhya Pradesh for enacting the CAA, Nadda said he wanted Rahul Gandhi to ‘speak only ten lines’ on the provisions of the CAA, which is being opposed by the Congress.
‘I want to ask Rahul Gandhi to speak only ten lines on the CAA provisions. He should also speak only two lines on the provisions, which according to him are harming the country. It is very unfortunate that the people who come to lead the country do not even know the basics about CAA,’ Nadda said.
AMU students, teachers 'expel' VC, Registrar
In an unprecedented move, the teachers, students and non-teaching staff of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have 'expelled' their Vice-Chancellor Tariq Mansoor and Registrar S. Abdul Hamid.
Soon after the restoration of internet services in Aligarh on Sunday, the students and teachers released a statement announcing the expulsion.
The notice stated that the VC and Registrar are requested to vacate the VC lodge and Registrar's lodge by January 5, 2020, when AMU reopens.
The notice declared that the collective authority will boycott the university administration until the two resign and leave the campus.
This comes days after clashes took place between AMU students and UP Police amid protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act following which AMU was closed till January 5.
(PTI)
In an unprecedented move, the teachers, students and non-teaching staff of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have 'expelled' their Vice-Chancellor Tariq Mansoor and Registrar S. Abdul Hamid.
Soon after the restoration of internet services in Aligarh on Sunday, the students and teachers released a statement announcing the expulsion.
The notice stated that the VC and Registrar are requested to vacate the VC lodge and Registrar's lodge by January 5, 2020, when AMU reopens.
The notice declared that the collective authority will boycott the university administration until the two resign and leave the campus.
This comes days after clashes took place between AMU students and UP Police amid protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act following which AMU was closed till January 5.
(PTI)
Trinamool delegation detained in Lucknow
A four-member delegation of the All India Trinamool Congress was detained at the Lucknow airport on Sunday afternoon.
The delegation included former Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi, former Lok Sabha MP Pratima Mondal and two sitting Rajya Sabha MPs, Abir Ranjan Biswas and Nadimul Haque.
They had arrived in Lucknow to meet the people and families of those impacted by the December 19 violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
A four-member delegation of the All India Trinamool Congress was detained at the Lucknow airport on Sunday afternoon.
The delegation included former Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi, former Lok Sabha MP Pratima Mondal and two sitting Rajya Sabha MPs, Abir Ranjan Biswas and Nadimul Haque.
They had arrived in Lucknow to meet the people and families of those impacted by the December 19 violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Muslim clerics supporting govt on CAA isolated
(IANS)
Amid protests by students and civil society groups across the country, Muslim clerics who have supported the government on the Citizenship Amendment Act are being isolated within the community, both in Delhi and Lucknow.
On Friday, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, who supported the CAA saying the Act is not against the minorities and avoided mentioning it in the Friday sermon, looked helpless at the Jama Masjid ramparts while the crowd walked with Dalit leader Chandrashekhar Azad, who had come to show solidarity with the protesters.
Many in the crowd wondered why the Shahi Imam did not oppose the CAA during his Friday sermon.
Another cleric Kalbe Jawwad, who is from the Shia sect, has also not opposed the CAA. Now, he is being trolled on social media for taking the side of the government.
(IANS)
Amid protests by students and civil society groups across the country, Muslim clerics who have supported the government on the Citizenship Amendment Act are being isolated within the community, both in Delhi and Lucknow.
On Friday, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, who supported the CAA saying the Act is not against the minorities and avoided mentioning it in the Friday sermon, looked helpless at the Jama Masjid ramparts while the crowd walked with Dalit leader Chandrashekhar Azad, who had come to show solidarity with the protesters.
Many in the crowd wondered why the Shahi Imam did not oppose the CAA during his Friday sermon.
Another cleric Kalbe Jawwad, who is from the Shia sect, has also not opposed the CAA. Now, he is being trolled on social media for taking the side of the government.
Uttar Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visits Bijnor in UP, where 2 persons were killed in violence during anti-CAA protest.
Protests in Tamil Nadu
Around 500 members of Islamic outfits and scores of CPI(M) activists staged demonstrations here on Sunday as protests continued against the Citizenship Amendment Act in parts of Tamil Nadu.
While members of the Islamic outfits, including women, staged a protest holding placards in Chepauk, CPI(M) cadres distributed pamphlets in Thousand Lights area,.
Hindu Makkal Katchi RPT Makkal Katchi workers, led by their leader Arjun Sampath staged a demonstration, holding placards and party flags, at Vallurvarkotam area.
Protests were also held in Theni by members of some Islamic organisations.
In Madurai, activists of Campus Front of India and an Islamic outfit were booked for staging a protest against the CAA on Saturday without taking permission, police said
(PTI)
Around 500 members of Islamic outfits and scores of CPI(M) activists staged demonstrations here on Sunday as protests continued against the Citizenship Amendment Act in parts of Tamil Nadu.
While members of the Islamic outfits, including women, staged a protest holding placards in Chepauk, CPI(M) cadres distributed pamphlets in Thousand Lights area,.
Hindu Makkal Katchi RPT Makkal Katchi workers, led by their leader Arjun Sampath staged a demonstration, holding placards and party flags, at Vallurvarkotam area.
Protests were also held in Theni by members of some Islamic organisations.
In Madurai, activists of Campus Front of India and an Islamic outfit were booked for staging a protest against the CAA on Saturday without taking permission, police said
(PTI)
NRC, CAA Not Going To Be Implemented In Rajasthan: Gehlot
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said while addressing a rally in Jaipur: ‘I have said it with an open heart, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) & National Register of Citizens (NRC) are not going to be implemented in Rajasthan.’
'Modi ji you should listen, 9 states have said it. Even your partners Bihar CM & Odisha CM who supported you in Parliament are saying they won't implement NRC. You should understand public sentiment&announce neither NRC in its current form,nor CAA will be implemented', he said.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said while addressing a rally in Jaipur: ‘I have said it with an open heart, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) & National Register of Citizens (NRC) are not going to be implemented in Rajasthan.’
'Modi ji you should listen, 9 states have said it. Even your partners Bihar CM & Odisha CM who supported you in Parliament are saying they won't implement NRC. You should understand public sentiment&announce neither NRC in its current form,nor CAA will be implemented', he said.
PM Modi: 'Mamata didi went from Kolkata to UN. Few years back, she was pleading before Parliament that infiltrators coming from Bangladesh should be stopped. Didi what has happened you? Why did you change? Why are you spreading rumours? Elections come & go. Why are you scared?'
Death toll in Meerut violence rises to 5
The death toll in the violence that occurred during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut two days ago rose to five, a senior police official said on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Mohsin, Aasif, Zahir, Aalim, all residents of Meerut, and Asif from Delhi, Inspector General Alok Singh said.
During the protests on Friday, protesters had torched vehicles and pelted stones at police, who used lathi charge and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse mobs.
The death toll in the violence that occurred during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut two days ago rose to five, a senior police official said on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Mohsin, Aasif, Zahir, Aalim, all residents of Meerut, and Asif from Delhi, Inspector General Alok Singh said.
During the protests on Friday, protesters had torched vehicles and pelted stones at police, who used lathi charge and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse mobs.
PM Narendra Modi: There is a very simple difference, an infiltrator never reveals his identity and a refugee never hides his identity. Many of these infiltrators are coming out and speaking. Why don't they speak the truth? They are scared that their reality will come out.
PM Narendra Modi: NRC came at the time of Congress. Were they sleeping then? We neither brought NRC in cabinet nor in Parliament. If we're passing a legislation to give you ownership rights, in the same session will we bring a legislation to send you out?
PM Narendra Modi: 33,000 police personnel sacrificed their lives for peace&security in country, since independence. Today, you are brutally thrashing them. When any problem arises, police don't ask your religion or caste, whatever the weather or time they are there to help you.
PM Modi: Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians all were befitted, everyone who lives here was benefitted. Why did we do this? Because we live for the love of the country. We are dedicated to the mantra of 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas'
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PM: Some political parties are spreading rumours, they're misleading people & inciting them. I want to ask them, when we authroised the unauthrosied colonies, did we ask anyone their religion? Did we ask which political party they support? Did we ask for documents from 1970,1980?
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan on Sunday lashed out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and state opposition Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala for protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and said taking the protest to the streets is the 'trait of anarchists.'
The arch-political rivals in Kerala Vijayan and Chennithala from the Left and the Congress parties respectively had recently organised a joint protest against the CAA.
The arch-political rivals in Kerala Vijayan and Chennithala from the Left and the Congress parties respectively had recently organised a joint protest against the CAA.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the ruling BJP on Sunday, alleging that the new citizenship law has been brought in to 'divert the attention' from the 'virtually destroyed' economy and rising unemployment.
Addressing a press conference here, Yadav said people were made to stand in line to withdraw cash during the demonetisation exercise and now they will have to stand in queue for their rights due to National Register of Citizens.
Kanpur: Security tightened after the protest against Citizenship Act turned violent in Yateem Khana Police Station area y'day. SP East says 'FIR registered, 12 arrested, 15 detained. CCTV footage being checked. We're appealing people to maintain peace and not believe the rumours'
Akhilesh Yadav, ex-CM & SP leader: As far as riots are concerned, those inciting riots are sitting in the govt itself. Only those sitting in the govt will be benefitted by riots. BJP is deliberately spreading hatred, scaring people. They have failed on the front of real issues.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will lead a 'silent and peaceful' march against the new citizenship law in Jaipur later Sunday and said it will be attended by members of all communities and several political parties opposed to the legislation.
Mobile internet services have been suspended in Jaipur till 8 pm as a precautionary measure.
BJP leader Manoj Tiwari on Sunday said that the protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is actually a conspiracy hatched by vested interests.
Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) leader Mayawati on Sunday targeted Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and accused him of conspiring with opposition parties in order to weaken the support base of BSP.
The BSP chief also blamed him of staging an 'arrest' in Delhi in an attempt to influence the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory.
Azad was taken into police custody while he was taking part in an anti-CAA protest march on Saturday and has been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
The BSP chief also blamed him of staging an 'arrest' in Delhi in an attempt to influence the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory.
Azad was taken into police custody while he was taking part in an anti-CAA protest march on Saturday and has been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) leader Mayawati on Sunday targeted Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and accused him of conspiring with opposition parties in order to weaken the support base of BSP.
The BSP chief also blamed him of staging an 'arrest' in Delhi in an attempt to influence the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory.
Azad was taken into police custody while he was taking part in an anti-CAA protest march on Saturday and has been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
The BSP chief also blamed him of staging an 'arrest' in Delhi in an attempt to influence the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory.
Azad was taken into police custody while he was taking part in an anti-CAA protest march on Saturday and has been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
Nitin Gadkari: CAA is not against any Indian Muslim, it is only to grant citizenship to persecuted religious minorities of three neigbouring nations. I appeal to our Muslim brothers,see through this misinformation campaign of Congress, they only see you as a vote machine
UP DGP, OP Singh: 879 people have been arrested and preventive action was taken against around 5,000 people across the state. 135 criminal cases have been registered so far and 288 police personnel have received injuries. 15 casualties have happened.
CAA, NRC India's 'internal issues', but 'worrisome' that 'uncertainty' could affect neighbours: Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Officials say curfew lifted in Shillong as no violence over the amended citizenship law reported from any part of the city; streets decked out in Christmas lights and festoons
UP DGP, OP Singh: We have come to know that some political leaders of Trinamool Congress want to visit here (Lucknow). We will not permit them for the same as section 144 is imposed in the area and it can make the atmosphere more tense.
UP DGP, OP Singh: We have come to know that some political leaders of Trinamool Congress want to visit here (Lucknow). We will not permit them for the same as section 144 is imposed in the area and it can make the atmosphere more tense.
Lucknow DM,Abhishek Prakash: As per guidelines of Courts for situation in which demonstration turns violent, those who caused damage are deemed liable. Areas have been demarcated under ADMs. After giving 7-day notice, value of properties will be assessed for compensation.
Uttarakhand: State on high alert in view of protests against Citizenship Amendment Act, leaves of all police personnel have been cancelled.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday demanded that Muslims should also be included in the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in sync with democratic and secular principles of the country.
In a press statement, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said that Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh should not be excluded from the provision of the new law.
Badal said that he had made it clear in Parliament and continued to uphold the view that Muslims should not be excluded from the CAA in keeping with democratic and secular principles as well as the message of Guru Sahiban who preached welfare of all.
The SAD is a part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and had supported the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) in Parliament but had questioned the exclusion of the community.
In a press statement, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said that Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh should not be excluded from the provision of the new law.
Badal said that he had made it clear in Parliament and continued to uphold the view that Muslims should not be excluded from the CAA in keeping with democratic and secular principles as well as the message of Guru Sahiban who preached welfare of all.
The SAD is a part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and had supported the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) in Parliament but had questioned the exclusion of the community.
Janata Dal-United has called upon its ally BJP to convene a meeting of ruling National Democratic Alliance over the proposal to have a countrywide National Register of Citizens
A massive protest took place in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Saturday against the newly-enacted Citizenship (Amendment) Act and agitated protestors set Yatimkhana police post on fire.
Amid ongoing nation-wide protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Samajwadi Party MLA Amitabh Bajpai said that the democracy in the country has come to an end.
Amid ongoing nation-wide protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Samajwadi Party MLA Amitabh Bajpai said that the democracy in the country has come to an end.
A massive protest took place in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Saturday against the newly-enacted Citizenship (Amendment) Act and agitated protestors set Yatimkhana police post on fire.
Amid ongoing nation-wide protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Samajwadi Party MLA Amitabh Bajpai said that the democracy in the country has come to an end.
Amid ongoing nation-wide protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Samajwadi Party MLA Amitabh Bajpai said that the democracy in the country has come to an end.
Internet services have been restored in Aligarh. Services were suspended from December 15 after violence broke out during protests over CAA.
Hyderabad: People in huge numbers gathered at AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi's rally at Darussalam, in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act & National Register of Citizens (NRC). Jamia Millia Islamia students Ladeeda Sakhaloon&Aysha Renna were also present.
Hyderabad: People in huge numbers gathered at AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi's rally at Darussalam, in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act & National Register of Citizens (NRC). Jamia Millia Islamia students Ladeeda Sakhaloon&Aysha Renna were also present.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said the fight against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and (CAA) the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the fight to save the country and its constitution.
Stating that this will be a long-drawn fight, the Hyderabad MP appealed to people to ensure peace for the struggle to succeed.
Stating that this will be a long-drawn fight, the Hyderabad MP appealed to people to ensure peace for the struggle to succeed.
The Congress' protest at Raj Ghat on Sunday over the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Registrar for Citizens (NRC) was shifted to Monday as the permission for it was denied due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Ramlila ground in New Delhi.
Ghaziabad: Sixty-five people were arrested and 350, including a former legislator, booked here for allegedly spreading violence over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), police said on Saturday.
A special drive has been launched to nab miscreants resorting to violence and pelting stones on police during protests, they said.
More than 65 people have been arrested and FIRs registered against 350 anti-social elements, Senior Superintendent of Police Sudhir Kumar Singh told PTI.
An FIR has been also lodged against former Loni MLA Zakir Ali, he added.
Singh said miscreants have been identified and will be arrested soon.
A special drive has been launched to nab miscreants resorting to violence and pelting stones on police during protests, they said.
More than 65 people have been arrested and FIRs registered against 350 anti-social elements, Senior Superintendent of Police Sudhir Kumar Singh told PTI.
An FIR has been also lodged against former Loni MLA Zakir Ali, he added.
Singh said miscreants have been identified and will be arrested soon.
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