Rajnath Singh tables Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha amid uproar, says it's not just for Assam
The Union Minister said that the bill is important to safeguard the interests of the people.
Jan 08, 2019, 15:02 PM IST
Bandh to protest Citizenship Amendment Bill likely to affect Assam, neighbouring states
The bill seeks to amend the Citizenship Act 1955 to grant Indian citizenship to people from minority communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 even if they don't possess any proper document.
Jan 07, 2019, 23:56 PM IST
AGP pulls out of alliance with BJP in Assam after Union Cabinet approves Citizenship Amendment Bill
The Union Cabinet approved the Citizenship Amendment Bill on Monday.
Jan 07, 2019, 17:09 PM IST
Shiv Sena to oppose Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament: Sanjay Raut
Amid an increasing bickering between the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena, the latter said Sunday it would oppose the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament. The decision has been taken after the Asom Gana Parishad appealed to the Shiv Sena to oppose the legislation, party leader Sanjay Raut said in a statement.
Jan 06, 2019, 16:59 PM IST
No reason to continue as CM if Assam's interest aren't protected: Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said he had no reason to continue on his post if he could not protect the interest of the people of the state.
May 14, 2018, 06:21 AM IST
