What impact does the CAA have on the citizenship of Indian Muslims according to the Centre
How does the Centre assure that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) does not affect the citizenship of Indian Muslims?
1. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) primarily focuses on providing citizenship to minority communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan except for Muslims.
2. Indian Muslims can still apply for citizenship through other existing provisions like the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the Foreigners Act, 1946.
3. The government has stated that the CAA is not aimed at taking away anyone's citizenship but rather providing expedited citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighboring countries.
4. The CAA does not have any provision to revoke the citizenship of Indian Muslims.
5. The government has assured that Indian Muslims' citizenship rights are protected under the Constitution and existing laws.
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