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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Vinay Patel

India's Controversial Citizenship Bill: Fast-track to Citizenship for Non-Muslim Immigrants

India has announced rules that would allow it to implement a controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims.

India's Ministry of Home Affairs announced its rules for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a controversial law that grants a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants from certain religious minorities but excludes Muslims.

The announcement comes ahead of India's upcoming general election, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a third term in office. The CAA will reportedly welcome non-Muslim religious minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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