Centre Implements CAA

• 12 Mar 2024

On 11^th March, Centre implemented CAA after five years, enabling online applications for citizenship.

Key Points

• Implementation of CAA: Centre implements Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) ahead of Lok Sabha elections, enabling fast-track citizenship for persecuted minorities.
• Online Application Process: Applications for citizenship to be submitted online via dedicated web portal, streamlining the process.
• Protests and Response: CAA triggers widespread protests across India; Congress questions timing of government's notification, accusing it of election polarization.
• Security Measures: Delhi Police increased security around Shaheen Bagh area, previously a protest site; Gautam Buddh Nagar Police conducts flag march in Noida.
• Criticism: Opposition criticized government's timing of CAA notification, alleging it aims to polarize elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam.