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Congress stoking violence over amended Citizenship Act, says Amit Shah

The BJP president assured the people of the Northeast that their culture, language, social identity and political rights will be not be affected by the Act

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2019 | 7:11 PM IST

Citizenship Act: Amid violent protests, Amit Shah cancels northeast visit

The official said the passing out parade has also been also postponed. "We would fix the new schedule in consultation with the Union Home Ministry," said the official

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2019 | 9:30 PM IST

Amit Shah pays tribute to victims on anniversary of Parliament attack

Eighteen years ago on December 13, terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) attacked the Parliament complex and opened fire, killing nine people

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2019 | 3:36 PM IST

Citizenship Bill: Amid protests, govt says will try to allay concerns

The decision to call of the stir was announced after a meeting between JMACAB representatives and Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 11:33 PM IST

Indian Union Muslim League moves SC challenging Citizenship Bill

IUML alleged that the Bill violates the fundamental Right to Equality of the Constitution

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 11:26 AM IST

US group that sought Modi visa rejection behind call for sanctions on Shah

USCIRF's calls for sanctions against Amit Shah were preceded by at least four warnings about the anti-Muslim nature of NRC and CAB

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 7:39 PM IST

Shah to table Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha at 2 pm on Dec 11

In the Rajya Sabha, the Centre requires the support of at least 123 MPs in the 245-member Upper House

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 8:53 PM IST

Was not paying attention in history classes: Tharoor's dig at Amit Shah

Shah had blamed the Congress for partition on religious lines while introducing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 8:47 PM IST

'Attack on Constitution': Congress slams Centre over Citizenship Bill

The sharp criticism of the opposition party came after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday with 311 members favouring it and 80 voting against it

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 4:43 PM IST

Guided by biases, no locus standi: MEA on USCIRF's Citizenship Bill remark

Neither the Citizenship Amendment Bill, nor the NRC process seeks to strip citizenship from any Indian citizen of any faith, he said

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 4:09 PM IST

Volume IconCitizen Amendment Bill: Story so far

The bill surpassed its initial hurdle, like it did on January 8, earlier this year. However this time it was passed with 311 votes in favour and 80 against it

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 2:57 PM IST

J&K admin, not Centre, to decide on releasing detained leaders: Amit Shah

The minister's statement came after Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asked the government when political leaders would be released

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 1:32 PM IST

Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Cong to hold nationwide protest over CAB tomorrow

Opposition says Citizenship Amendment Bill violates the Constitution, but the government's strength in Lok Sabha ensures

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 11:21 PM IST

Citizenship Amendment Bill: A new lease of life for the two-nation theory

Introduction of a religious test for citizenship signals a u-turn from our Constitutional ideals and independence movement

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 8:55 AM IST

Citizenship Bill: Federal US commission seeks sanctions against Amit Shah

Shah on Monday introduced the controversial bill in Lok Sabha, where it was passed with 311 members favouring it

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 1:01 AM IST

CAB will extend dignity to non-Muslims from Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan: Shah

The Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees coming from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 8:19 AM IST

NRC will be brought in soon, don't link it with Citizenship Bill: Amit Shah

The Bill seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 2:01 AM IST

Citizenship Bill in line with our belief in humanitarian values: PM Modi

The Lok Sabha passed the Bill with 311 votes in favour and 80 against it a little past midnight after a debate that lasted more than seven hours

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 2:07 AM IST

Prashant Kishor expresses disappointment over JD(U) supporting CAB

After an over seven-hour-long debate, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Lok Sabha, with 311 members favouring it and 80 voting against it

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 2:15 AM IST

At the stroke of midnight, Lok Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill

The opposition says the Bill violates the Constitution

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 7:46 AM IST