CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act)

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), enacted in India in December 2019, provides a pathway to Indian citizenship for non-Muslim refugees from three neighboring countries: Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, who entered India before December 31, 2014. The act aims to protect these groups, who are often persecuted on religious grounds. However, it has faced significant criticism and protests for allegedly discriminating based on religion, sparking debates about secularism and citizenship rights in India. The law has raised concerns regarding its implications for Muslim migrants, as they are not included in this expedited citizenship process.