Various political leaders and groups have expressed their views on the potential notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules by the Indian government. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she will oppose any discrimination resulting from the CAA. JMM leader Supriyo Bhattacharya mentioned that a decision will be made based on the impact of the Act on their state. North East DCP Joy Tirkey highlighted the security arrangements made in anticipation of the CAA rules. Different reactions were observed, with some celebrating the implementation of CAA, while others questioned the timing and intent behind the notification.
Mamata Banerjee's Warning As Centre Notifies Citizenship Law CAA https://t.co/SO3tzzNMiU https://t.co/iynSieZ2SL
#WATCH | Bengaluru: On CAA notification, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "They brought it after a long time of more than three and a half years. They could have taken a decision earlier. Now is the time for elections, lot of communal issues may start... We want a peaceful… https://t.co/ua60RhQPfn
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: On CAA notification, BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya says, "It is a good decision. It was needed for a long time. The minorities of the neighbouring will get justice in India respectfully. Bangladeshis and Rohingyas trespassing will also stop..." (11.03) https://t.co/IDMIGzyYRr
VIDEO | Here's what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) said on the Centre's announcement of implementing CAA. "During times of elections, where there may be numerous communal issues, we don't want any unrest. We aspire for a peaceful country where all sections of… https://t.co/kJKftPrB0u
VIDEO | Here's what advocate Anas Tanweer said on Centre announcing implementation of CAA. "The timing of the CAA rules that have been notified today is definitely questionable. It seems like an action towards managing the headlines of what transpired before the Supreme Court… https://t.co/OUKUyZmbfQ
VIDEO | Here's what Tamil Nadu Congress spokesperson SRS Ibrahim (@SRS_IBRAHIM) said on the Centre's announcement of the implementation of CAA. "The BJP is acting against secularism and the Constitution. They are intended towards undermining the welfare of minorities." https://t.co/mltfF9o7B6
Politics erupts as Centre notifies CAA Rules: How political parties reacted https://t.co/c4HeqQpsiS
#Watch | Pakistani refugees in Delhi's Majnu ka Tila celebrate after the Centre notified the implementation of the #CitizenshipAmendmentAct. https://t.co/Z77HECwm8Z
Modi Govt notifies Citizenship Amendment Act "5 years have passed. It's election time, let them play the game," says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut; CPI-M's Mohammad Salim questions the delay in framing rules #CitizenshipAmendmentAct @rautsanjay61 @salimdotcomrade https://t.co/1UaPjWoZ1Z
VIDEO | Here's what VHP International Working President Alok Kumar said on the Centre's announcement of the implementation of CAA. "It's a joyous occasion that the CAA rules have been published in the Gazette notification. India has a tradition of offering refuge with honour and… https://t.co/v7WSolKS0r
#WATCH | On the CAA notification, North East DCP Joy Tirkey says, "...CAA has been notified today...An unfortunate incident happened in February 2020 in the North East district...We faced a lot of problems at that time...We had an idea that it (CAA) would be implemented and so we… https://t.co/U9yyhuewp9
#WATCH | Delhi Police conducts flag march in Jama Masjid area in view of Ramazan. https://t.co/1vIrTYYB6O
#WATCH | Delhi Police conducts flag march in Jama Masjid in view of Ramazan. https://t.co/k6nmbw7vb0
#WATCH | Pakistani refugees in Delhi's Majnu ka Tila celebrate after the Centre notified the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. https://t.co/e4JkWUaDhE
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Pakistani refugees in Jodhpur celebrate after the Centre notified the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. https://t.co/zAvyHJ2ooO
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Pakistan refugees in Jodhpur celebrate after the Centre notified the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act. https://t.co/VhDefls8FZ
#Watch | #Ayodhya, UP: On #CAA, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das says, "It is a very good thing. There are some Sikhs, Christians and Hindus who have come from outside and now all of them will get citizenship and this is a very good thing..." https://t.co/pKq4Az0wCY
VIDEO | Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who entered India illegally to marry a man she met online, celebrates with her family in UP's Noida after Centre announces implementation of CAA. "We are very happy, we congratulate the Indian government. PM Modi has done what he… https://t.co/5Y9iTp7baS
Centre's decision to notify CAA is against country, people will respond to it in LS polls: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
VIDEO | Here's what Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey (@ANANDDUBEYK) said on Centre notifying CAA rules. "You had five years from 2014 to 2019, then another five years from 2019 to 2024, why is this done now? You are bringing law just before the Election Commission… https://t.co/W3CasUHX4Y
#WATCH | On the CAA notification, NCP-SCP leader and MP, Supriya Sule says, "I will have to go through the draft. I am in my constituency right now, I will give a statement after getting more details..." https://t.co/4mIO0JPG8S
On the CAA notification, Kashmir's Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam says "A separate press conference will be done on this issue where I will be speaking whatever I have to..." #CitizenshipAmendmentAct https://t.co/QiaFvEU9rl
#WATCH | On the CAA notification, Kashmir's Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam says "A separate press conference will be done on this issue where I will be speaking whatever I have to..." https://t.co/KY5EcCPEuG
VIDEO | Gautam Buddh Nagar Police conducts flag march in Noida, following Centre's announcement of implementing CAA. "As per the directions given by the CM, we are conducting foot patrolling at populated and sensitive areas. Through this, we are trying to assure people that we… https://t.co/F6AMO5HEkf
#WATCH | On the CAA notification, Kashmir's Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam says "A separate press conference will be done on this issue where I will be speak whatever I have to..." https://t.co/nTfHo8JfZg
#WATCH | On CAA notification, Shiv Sena (UBT) Spokesperson Anand Dubey says, "We are sitting in March 2024, if you wanted to bring a law, you had 10 years, you could have brought the law, now when the code of conduct will be imposed in 2-4 days, then you are bringing the… https://t.co/MBP7uLpywT
VIDEO | Members of Motua community celebrate in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas after Centre announces implementation of CAA. https://t.co/B8SqiwJMn0
STORY | Designed to polarise polls, manage headlines: Congress questions CAA rules notification timing READ: https://t.co/gJXFCamhMT https://t.co/M8ETd53by2
VIDEO | Security heightened in North East Delhi, following Centre's announcement of implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA). https://t.co/9TR1j2yI47
VIDEO | Here's what BJP leader Swami Balmukundacharya (@BMacharyaBJP) said on Centre's announcement of implementing CAA. "This was required, we will respectfully bring our minority brothers back (to India) and this will put a stop on infiltration by illegal Rohingyas." https://t.co/yFs5egPLPN
#Watch | On the CAA notification, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali says, "We have come to know that this notification has been issued and my appeal to all the community members is that we all should maintain peace and our legal… https://t.co/qjII2YBuoU
#Watch | On the #CAA notification, North East DCP Joy Tirkey says, "We have made arrangements in the North East district. Our experience in 2020 was unpleasant which resulted in heavy loss. The rules will be notified today and we were alerted by the Police Headquarters..." https://t.co/5hGSdfqT9c
#WATCH | On the CAA notification, North East DCP Joy Tirkey says, "We have made arrangements in the North East district. Our experience in 2020 was unpleasant which resulted in heavy loss. The rules will be notified today and we were alerted by the Police Headquarters. We had a… https://t.co/zsWAEUfWKl
STORY | Will oppose CAA if it discriminates people: Mamata READ: https://t.co/K4nHxyikXO (PTI file photo) https://t.co/lwUxfjDEqR
Will oppose NRC, and if people are sent to detention camps in name of CAA: Mamata Banerjee
Will oppose anything that discriminates people: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on speculations that CAA rules might be notified
VIDEO | "Let the notification come, then we will see how harmful it is and what will be the impact of this Act on our state. We will decide accordingly," says JMM leader Supriyo Bhattacharya on media reports suggesting that Centre may notify #CAA rules today. https://t.co/IAa2pYBFzJ