Page 49 - Latest Updates on Citizenship Bill
Citizenship Bill on Cabinet agenda, Amit Shah meets Northeast CMs
A large section of people and organisations in the northeast have opposed the Citizenship Bill
 "Citizenship Bill on Cabinet agenda, Amit Shah meets Northeast CMs")
Citizenship Bill: Students' union of Assam's Cotton University bans BJP-RSS
Along with the BJP-RSS, the students' union and alumni association also banned entry of all organisations and leaders, who are supporting the CAB, into the institution
 "Citizenship Bill: Students' union of Assam's Cotton University bans BJP-RSS")
NRC, Citizenship Bill sealed divided BJP's fate in West Bengal by-polls
While the Saffron outfit drew a blank, archrival TMC took all three seats riding on the same issues
 "NRC, Citizenship Bill sealed divided BJP's fate in West Bengal by-polls")
Amit Shah meets North-East CMs to discuss the outline of Citizenship Bill
The meetings were attended by chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya Sarbananda Sonowal, Pema Khandu and Conrad Sangma respectively
 "Amit Shah meets North-East CMs to discuss the outline of Citizenship Bill")
Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain refugees won't have to leave India: Amit Shah
Addressing a BJP seminar on the National Register of Citizens in Kolkata, the minister accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party TMC of misleading the people on the issue
 "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain refugees won't have to leave India: Amit Shah")
Parliament LIVE: Congress oppose govt's PSU stake sale, calls it scam
Parliament Winter Session 2019: Opposition parties have used the Winter Parliament to attack the government over economic slowdown, farmer distress and the situation in Kashmir.
 "Parliament LIVE: Congress oppose govt's PSU stake sale, calls it scam")
Few changes that govt could make in contentious citizenship amendment bill
The Congress, Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and a few other parties have been steadfastly opposing the bill, claiming that citizenship can't be given on the basis of religion.
 "Few changes that govt could make in contentious citizenship amendment bill")
Winter session of Parliament from today; govt set to push Citizenship bill
Besides the passage of the Citizenship (amendment) bill, the government also plans to convert two crucial ordinances into law during the session
 "Winter session of Parliament from today; govt set to push Citizenship bill")
Arunachal to hold cabinet meet on Monday to discuss Citizenship Bill
Khandu said the Arunachal Pradesh government will never work against the interests of the indigenous people of the state, and ensure that their rights are protected
 "Arunachal to hold cabinet meet on Monday to discuss Citizenship Bill")
Assam NRC a tool to render Muslims stateless: US panel on religious freedom
Assam has seen a huge influx from other places, particularly Bangladesh, since the early 20th century
 "Assam NRC a tool to render Muslims stateless: US panel on religious freedom")
Citizenship Bill passage top govt priority in winter session of Parliament
The government has listed the bill in its items of business for the session, official sources said
Letter to BS: India has the right to have a selective admission policy
Apart from the Citizenship Amendment Bill, I request the home minister to also pass a Natural Indian Citizen Bill, defining a natural Indian
BJP will tell SC that we reject this NRC, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Addressing party workers, the Assam minister said that the BJP will reintroduce the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the parliament
 "BJP will tell SC that we reject this NRC, says Himanta Biswa Sarma")
Meghalaya CM threatens to severe ties with NDA on Citizenship Bill
NESO Chairman Samuel Jyrwa has appealed to political parties to stall the Bill from being passed
 "Meghalaya CM threatens to severe ties with NDA on Citizenship Bill")
Bhupen Hazarika's son says Citizenship Bill against what his father wanted
Tez said the proposed legislation undermines the 'documented position' of his father, who was awarded India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna posthumously by the Narendra Modi govt last month
 "Bhupen Hazarika's son says Citizenship Bill against what his father wanted")
Citizenship Bill won't harm interests of Assam, North East people: PM Modi
'BJP is committed to implement the Assam Accord and a committee set up on the implementation of its Clause 6 is a step in that direction', Modi said
 "Citizenship Bill won't harm interests of Assam, North East people: PM Modi")
PM Modi shown black flags in Assam over Citizenship Bill controversy
The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session on January 8 and has been awaiting Rajya Sabha nod
 "PM Modi shown black flags in Assam over Citizenship Bill controversy")
Manipuri director returns Padma Shri in protest against Citizenship Bill
He said the plea of the Northeast people to not let the bill pass was not being heard by the Centre
 "Manipuri director returns Padma Shri in protest against Citizenship Bill")
PM asks TMC to back Citizenship Bill and help refugees get their rights
'I urge the Trinamool Congress leaders to support the Bill and help the refugee brothers and sisters to get their rights', said PM Modi
 "PM asks TMC to back Citizenship Bill and help refugees get their rights")
Letter to BS: BJP is bent on taking steps that could be harmful for India
Even NDA partners like JD(U), Shiv Sena, and Akali Dal have opposed this Bill, besides BJP's regional partners in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Nagaland
 "Letter to BS: BJP is bent on taking steps that could be harmful for India")
