Article link: Bangladeshis
entering Assam after March 24, 1971 are illegal immigrants, says SC
Extract from the
article:
The Supreme Court has ruled that Bangladeshi migrants entering Assam after
March 24, 1971, are illegal immigrants.
This decision validates Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, declaring
individuals who entered Assam on or after March 25, 1971, as illegal migrants.
The five-judge bench has urged both Union and state governments to expedite
the identification and detection processes of these migrants.
My Take:
Citizenship
Law: Opposition vs Alternative
In my blog post, I discussed the opposition and alternatives to the
Citizenship Law, focusing on the implications of granting citizenship based on
religious persecution.
The recent Supreme Court ruling aligns with the concerns raised about
defining the legal status of migrants based on specific criteria.
The decision in Assam echoes the debates surrounding the Citizenship Law's
implementation and its impact on various communities seeking refuge in India.
Kejariwalji,
Pl. Do Not Cross Lakshman
My blog highlighted the importance of preventing misinformation and
incitement of communal violence through political statements.
The recent remarks regarding migrant communities and their behavior prior to
2014 resonate with the need for responsible discourse.
The call for an ethical code of conduct for politicians, as proposed in the
blog, gains significance in light of the sensitive nature of immigration and
citizenship debates.
Call to Action:
To the Union and state governments, I urge expedited and fair processes for
identifying and addressing the status of Bangladeshi migrants in Assam.
It is crucial to uphold legal standards while maintaining empathy towards
individuals affected by migration policies. Let's prioritize transparency and
justice in handling the complexities of immigration dynamics.
With regards,
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