India to implement asylum law that excludes Muslims, as election nears
Implementation of controversial citizenship law excluding Muslims from fast track to citizenship in India.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
India’s government has implemented a controversial citizenship law excluding Muslims from a fast track to citizenship. The law, which passed in 2019, allows non-Muslims from neighboring countries to apply for Indian citizenship. Critics argue that this law, using religion as a basis for citizenship, contradicts the secular values of India’s founders. The move has sparked protests and riots in the past and has raised concerns about potentially targeting Muslims without proper documentation. The decision to enforce the law nationwide has been met with support from Hindu nationalist groups, who view it as a way to protect Hindus in India. Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Modi of using divisive tactics to appeal to Hindu voters ahead of upcoming elections.