'Closely monitoring': US State Department expresses 'concern' about CAA notification in India

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On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah sought to allay fears about the CAA, saying that the new law was only meant to ensure the rights of persecuted minorities who had been part of undivided India and that it would not impinge on anyone's rights.

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Published on March 15, 2024 -  02:17
CAA: U.S. Expresses Concern Over Citizenship Law Implementation in India| Oneindia News
The United States voiced concern over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), aiming to expedite citizenship for persecuted migrants. US State Department closely monitors the implementation, emphasizing democratic principles of religious freedom and equal treatment. CAA rules, notified four years post-passage, facilitate citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. #UnitedStates #CAA #USStateDepartment #CAANRC #Biden #JoeBiden #Pakistan #Bangladesh #Afghanistan #USnews #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.101~GR.124~

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