Citizenship Act
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Committed to implementing Assam Accord, Citizenship Amendment Bill will not harm NE: PM Modi in Assam
India | Feb 09, 2019, 03:11 PM ISTAddressing a gathering in Assam, the prime minister the issue of Citizenship Amendment Bill is not just limited to Assam or North-East, it concerns the whole country as children of mother India were persecuted in other countries.
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Section 144 imposed in Guwahati after protesters show black flag to PM Modi
India | Feb 09, 2019, 09:10 AM ISTThe Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, Assam, (TAYPA) called for a 12 hour "bandh" in protest against the government's move to pass the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 in the Lok Sabha.
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Move to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangla immigrants opposed
India | Sep 22, 2016, 08:33 PM ISTOpposing Centre’s move to amend law to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshi immigrants, prominent citizens and academicians here today said it would jeopardise peace and progress in Assam and the entire Northeast.
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Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Citizenship Act
National | Mar 03, 2015, 07:28 AM ISTNew Delhi/Jammu: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill that allows the Central government to notify that Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card-holders shall be considered Overseas Citizen of India card-holders.The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill,