Citizenship Amendment Act does not affect any Indian's religion, PM Modi assures

Debate, discussion, and dissent are essential parts of democracy but, never have damage to public property and disturbance of normal life been a part of our ethos.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi assured fellow Indians that Citizenship Amendment Act does not affect any citizen of India of any religion. In a series of tweets he said,

"Violent protests on the Citizenship Amendment Act are unfortunate and deeply distressing.

Debate, discussion, and dissent are essential parts of democracy but, never have damage to public property and disturbance of normal life been a part of our ethos.

The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 was passed by both Houses of Parliament with overwhelming support. A large number of political parties and MPs supported its passage. This Act illustrates India's centuries-old culture of acceptance, harmony, compassion, and brotherhood.

I want to unequivocally assure my fellow Indians that CAA does not affect any citizen of India of any religion. No Indian has anything to worry regarding this Act. This Act is only for those who have faced years of persecution outside and have no other place to go except India.

The need of the hour is for all of us to work together for the development of India and the empowerment of every Indian, especially the poor, downtrodden and marginalized.

We cannot allow vested interest groups to divide us and create a disturbance.

This is the time to maintain peace, unity, and brotherhood. It is my appeal to everyone to stay away from any sort of rumor-mongering and falsehoods."

(With Inputs from PIB)