Amit Shah Defends CAA Against Opposition Criticism: “A Question of Empathy and Rights”

Shah reassured the Muslim community that the CAA does not diminish their rights, countering allegations made by the opposition.

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In a resolute stance against opposition leaders’ criticisms, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), asserting that it’s not merely a political move but a moral obligation towards persecuted minorities.

Addressing concerns raised by Asaduddin Owaisi and Mamata Banerjee, who labeled the CAA as anti-Muslim, Shah emphasized the historical context underlying the law. “This is not a political game for the Bharatiya Janata Party,” Shah declared. “It is our duty to give adequate rights to persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh who were living like refugees in India.”

Shah reassured the Muslim community that the CAA does not diminish their rights, countering allegations made by the opposition. “The minorities in India need not worry,” Shah emphasized. “There is no provision to take away anyone’s citizenship. It only guarantees citizenship for persecuted minorities.”

Responding to criticisms about the government’s motives, Shah highlighted the BJP’s track record of fulfilling promises. “Every guarantee that Modi ji has given has come true,” Shah asserted, dismissing accusations of political opportunism regarding issues such as the surgical strikes and the abrogation of Article 370.

Delving into the historical ramifications, Shah emphasized the aftermath of partition and the plight of minorities in the region. “Do not view this law in isolation,” Shah urged. “Those who were minorities in those countries became victims of severe oppression. They were forced to convert, their women were assaulted, and they sought refuge in India.”

Shah underlined the moral imperative of offering citizenship and protection to persecuted minorities. “It is our moral duty,” Shah proclaimed. “We must offer citizenship to those who underwent persecution for following their faith.”

Responding to Uddhav Thackeray’s allegations of the CAA being a cover-up for governmental failures, Shah demanded clarity on the Shiv Sena leader’s stance. “I want a clear clarification from Uddhav Thackeray,” Shah declared. “Now he wants the votes of minorities, that is why he is doing politics of appeasement and we are not.”

With the Union Home Ministry recently notifying rules for the implementation of the CAA, Shah’s staunch defense comes amid growing political discourse ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The CAA, aimed at providing Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants, continues to stir debate and polarize opinions across the nation.

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