Dive into the intricacies of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in this comprehensive report. The CAA, passed in 2019, offers a path to Indian citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from neighboring countries. The NRC, a proposed nationwide register, aims to identify Indian citizens and potentially exclude undocumented immigrants. This report examines the historical, political, and social dimensions of both initiatives, their implications on identity and inclusivity, and the debates surrounding them. Gain insights into the perspectives, controversies, and potential outcomes that shape these significant developments in Indian policy.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
CAA AND NRC LAWS
AND ITS IMPACT ON
NEIGHBORING
COUNTRIES
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2. OVERVIEW
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What is CAA &
NRC law?
The CAA is a law passed by the Indian Parliament in
December 2019 that provides a path to citizenship for
religious minorities from neighboring countries,
including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and
Christians, but not Muslims.
The NRC, on the other hand, is a process
to identify illegal immigrants in India,
which requires people to provide
documentary proof of their citizenship.
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3. Criticism
and
Controversy Critics argue that the
CAA violates India's
secular constitution
and discriminates
against Muslims by
providing citizenship
to non-Muslim
immigrants.
NRC has been
criticized for
potentially leaving
millions of people
stateless and being
biased against
Muslims.
Government has been
accused of using the
CAA and NRC to
target political
opponents and distract
from other issues such
as the economy and
unemployment.
Implementation of
these laws has led to
protests and
demonstrations across
India, resulting in
violence and deaths.
The CAA and NRC laws
have been highly
controversial and
criticized both nationally
and internationally.
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CAUSES
Root Causes of the
crisis
The root causes of the crisis surrounding the CAA
and NRC laws are complex and multifaceted.
• Illegal Immigration
to India
• Government's
attempt to redefine
citizenship based on
religious identity
• Government's push
for the NRC created
widespread anxiety
• Government's lack of
transparency and
consultation with
affected communities
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5. CONCERNS
Legal Implications and
Constitutional Concerns
• Contradictory to the objective of NRC
• Bill violates article 14
Bill considers only religious persecutions &
excludes social and political persecutions
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IMPACT
ON INDIA
Economic
Impact
Political and
Social
Implications
Human
Rights
Violations
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7. It has been criticized by Bangladesh as it specifically
targets minorities from the country, who are fleeing
persecution.
Bangladesh
The CAA and NRC could have implications for
Myanmar, which shares a border with India's
northeastern states, where the NRC has been
implemented on a trial basis.
Myanmar
Pakistani government has expressed concerns about
the CAA as they target Muslims from Pakistan who
are seeking asylum in India.
Pakistan
Nepal raised concerns about the potential for the CAA
to lead to an influx of refugees into Nepal and has also
raised concerns about the exclusion of Madhesis, who
have cultural and linguistic ties to India
Nepal
Sri Lanka has been relatively quiet about the CAA
and NRC, with the Sri Lankan government stating
that it is an internal matter for India.
Sri Lanka
IMPACT ON NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES
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8. RESPONSE
United Nations
Raised concerns about the
discriminatory nature
Other Countries
Have elicited reactions from
various countries, with some
expressing support and others
expressing concern and
condemnation
Media
Faced challenges and threats while
reporting on the protests against
the laws
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9. Implement a uniform
citizenship law
SOLUTIONS
Repeal the CAA and NRC
laws
Engage in dialogue with
affected communities
Strengthen border
control measures
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10. To solve the problem of
organizing world peace we must
establish world law and order.
Strengthening Democratic Institutions and
Processes
Investing in Education and Social Services
Promoting Economic Development and Job
Creation
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11. A N Y Q U E S T I O N S ?
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