CAB a respite for persecuted minorities in Pak: DUSU
11-December-2019
The Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) on Wednesday weighed in for the Citizenship Amendment Bill, saying the persecuted minorities of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh oppressed for decades deserve the Citizenship of a religiously tolerant nation on humanitarian grounds.
Speaking to the media, DUSU President Akshit Dahiya said, "DUSU welcomes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan has led to a substantial decrease in their population in these countries."
"What happened to the Nehru-Liaquat pact needs to be highlighted. The Bill reiterates our commitment to refugees as a religiously tolerant and generous nation," he added.
The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, providing for Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who came to India from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan after they faced religious persecution in those countries.IANS
Sailing Into India’s Blue Economy: How Waterways Are Powering Growth and Jobs
Maoist Leader With Rs 1 Crore Reward Among 3 Killed in Jharkhand Encounter
Supreme Court Verdict on Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 to Be Pronounced Today
Indian-Origin Motel Manager Chandra Nagamallaiah Beheaded in Brutal Dallas Attack
Kerala Minister Saji Cherian Stops for Idlis and Tea at Roadside Shop in Thiruvananthapuram