How does the Citizenship Amendment Act impact Indian Muslims according to the Centre

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed by the Indian government in 2019 grants citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighboring Muslim-majority countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan but excludes Muslims. According to the Centre, the CAA does not impact Indian Muslims directly as they are already citizens of India. However, critics argue that the exclusion of Muslims from the law has led to concerns about discrimination and exclusion based on religious lines, creating a sense of insecurity and fear among Indian Muslims about their status and rights in the country.

• The CAA does not affect the citizenship status of Indian Muslims as they are already citizens.
• Exclusion of Muslims from the law raises concerns about discrimination.
• Creates a sense of insecurity and fear among Indian Muslims regarding their rights and status.