Amit Shah’s comment on CAB(Citizenship Amendment Bill) sparks opposition in Assam
During his two-day visit to Assam Amit Shah’s comment on CAB has sparked fresh opposition in the state against the controversial legislation.
While fourth conclave of North East Democratic Alliance Shah had indicated that the Centre plans to enact the bill.
The newly formed legislation provide new terms of citizenship for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Over it general secretary of All Assam Students Union (AASU) said, “Shah’s comment on reintroducing CAB in Parliament is not acceptable to us."
Adding to anxieties is the BJP’s commitment to re-introduce the CAB in Parliament, detractors fear the bill could alter the demography of the Northeast.