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Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed on Saturday that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), enacted in 2019, would be implemented before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections this year, following the issuance of relevant rules.
Speaking at the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2024, Shah addressed concerns surrounding the CAA, emphasizing that it aims to grant citizenship to individuals who faced persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, rather than revoke anyone’s Indian citizenship. He expressed regret over the misinformation and instigation among certain sections of the Muslim community regarding the legislation.
Asserting confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral prospects, Shah predicted that the BJP would secure 370 seats, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) garnering over 400 seats in the upcoming polls. He envisioned the formation of a government for a third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shah dismissed any uncertainty regarding the election outcome, asserting that even the Congress and other opposition parties had come to terms with the inevitability of sitting on the opposition benches once again. He cited the BJP’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, as evidence of the electorate’s endorsement of the party’s policies.
Addressing the possibility of additional parties joining the NDA, Shah hinted at potential expansions of the ruling coalition. While responding to queries about the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) led by Jayant Choudhary, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and other regional parties, Shah underscored the BJP’s openness to alliances, drawing parallels between family planning and political strategies.
As the political landscape evolves in the lead-up to the elections, Shah’s remarks underscore the BJP’s determination to implement its agenda and consolidate its electoral position, while also signaling potential realignments within the political spectrum.
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