Citizenship Bill: BJP also fights opposition within in Assam

Considered by many to be a “threat” to the indigenous population of Assam, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on January 8, has also led to differences within the state BJP.
On Friday, visiting BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav met legislators and reached out to party leaders who have voiced concerns regarding the Bill. Madhav said he would also talk to BJP ally AGP, which quit the government over the BJP-led Central government’s decision to go ahead with the Bill despite its objections. Separately, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh called up the powerful All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), which has organised protests against the legislation.
Amid spreading protests, with Assamese cultural icons like singer Zubeen Garg joining in and students boycotting classes, BJP leaders have been shown black flags at public events.

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