Page 50 - Latest Updates on Citizenship Bill
BJP's Northeastern allies, JD(U) to meet tomorrow against Citizenship Bill
Protests against the Bill have rocked the Northeast region, with those opposing it contending that it would harm the rights of the indigenous people
 "BJP's Northeastern allies, JD(U) to meet tomorrow against Citizenship Bill")
MNF will snap ties with NDA if Citizenship Bill is not revoked: Mizoram CM
Mizo National Front would be at the forefront of the movement against the proposed bill, Zoramthanga asserted
 "MNF will snap ties with NDA if Citizenship Bill is not revoked: Mizoram CM")
Assam: PM's initiative on clause 6 important, Bezbaruah on citizenship bill
Bezbaruah said that according to public opinion in Assam, there is a contradiction between the Clause 6 of the Assam Accord and the citizenship bill
 "Assam: PM's initiative on clause 6 important, Bezbaruah on citizenship bill")
AGP will break alliance if BJP amends citizenship bill, warns ex-Assam CM
The party's stand is one - rejection of the Bill, says Prafulla Mahanta
 "AGP will break alliance if BJP amends citizenship bill, warns ex-Assam CM")
RSS wants Citizenship Amendment Bill in backburner after protests in Assam
In the last two months, a series of meetings held in New Delhi among the organisation's top echelon and functionaries from Assam has reportedly convinced the leadership about the pitfalls
 "RSS wants Citizenship Amendment Bill in backburner after protests in Assam")
JPC report on Citizenship Amendment Bill adopted amid Opposition protests
The Congress, Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and a few other parties have been steadfastly opposing the Bill claiming that citizenship cannot be given on basis of religion
 "JPC report on Citizenship Amendment Bill adopted amid Opposition protests")
After AGP appeal, Shiv Sena to oppose Citizenship Amendment Bill
The people of Assam, irrespective of their caste, religion and creed, oppose the proposed legislation, he said
 "After AGP appeal, Shiv Sena to oppose Citizenship Amendment Bill")
4 Oppn parties move dissent notes to JPC report on Assam's Citizenship Bill
Members of the committee from the Left and TMC said that the committee had visited Gujarat, Rajasthan and Assam where they faced major opposition to the bill
 "4 Oppn parties move dissent notes to JPC report on Assam's Citizenship Bill")
LS passes citizenship amendment bill; Rajnath says it won't hurt Assam
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 was not against the provisions of the Constitution and would give succour to persecuted minorities in the three neighbouring countries, said Rajnath Singh.
 "LS passes citizenship amendment bill; Rajnath says it won't hurt Assam")
Thousands hit Mizoram's streets against Citizenship Bill; effigies torched
Agitators alleged that the controversial bill will endanger the very existence of the Mizos
Foreigners to get citizenship after states' nod: Govt on Citizenship Bill
There have been sporadic protests against the Bill in the region ever since it was introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha on January 8.
 "Foreigners to get citizenship after states' nod: Govt on Citizenship Bill")
Fighting against Citizenship bill, Mizoram calls for Republic Day boycott
All government employees, students and general public would stay away from functions organised on Republic Day
 "Fighting against Citizenship bill, Mizoram calls for Republic Day boycott")
Nagaland protected under 371(A), citizenship bill not valid: CM to Rajnath
The state Cabinet, during the meeting, also decided to appeal to the Centre to have wider consultations with all north-eastern states to ensure that rights of indigenous people are fully protected
 "Nagaland protected under 371(A), citizenship bill not valid: CM to Rajnath")
Interests of native people will not be harmed: Sonowal on Citizenship Bill
Sonowal said that a misinformation campaign was being unleashed by certain organisations on the proposed Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016
 "Interests of native people will not be harmed: Sonowal on Citizenship Bill")
Manipur will oppose Citizenship Bill unless it protects natives: CM
The Bill provides for according Indian citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after 6 years of residence in India instead of 12
 "Manipur will oppose Citizenship Bill unless it protects natives: CM")
SC to hear plea against Citizenship Bill only after Rajya Sabha clears it
The bill, passed in the Lok Sabha, provides for according Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis who fled religious persecution in neighbouring countries
 "SC to hear plea against Citizenship Bill only after Rajya Sabha clears it")
BJP-led Manipur govt seeks exemption from jurisdiction of citizenship bill
The BJP is heading a coalition government in the state with the National People's Party, Naga People's Front and the Lok Janshakti Party
 "BJP-led Manipur govt seeks exemption from jurisdiction of citizenship bill")
Citizenship Bill: 'Ready to go to jail' Gogoi says he may violate curfew
The Guwahati police on Thursday banned all sorts of agitations, demonstrations, processions and slogan-shouting in large parts of Guwahati under section 144 of the CrPC
 "Citizenship Bill: 'Ready to go to jail' Gogoi says he may violate curfew")
Not inclusive
Citizenship Bill does not align with the idea of India
Why the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is bang on
But we need safeguards to address Assam and north-east identity concerns
