India has implemented CAA. Under this law, non-Muslims who fled religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will get citizenship. There is tension going on between America and India regarding this. Meanwhile, the US Ambassador to India has given a big statement.
India has implemented the Citizenship Amendment Act. There is tension between America and India regarding the new law. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that the US cannot abandon principles. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, he said the principle of religious freedom and equality is the cornerstone of democracy. The US said it is concerned about the CAA and is closely monitoring its implementation, to which India has reacted sharply.
America said on Thursday that it is concerned about the notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act CAA in India. America is keeping an eye on its implementation. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in his daily press conference, ‘We are concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act issued on March 11. We are closely monitoring how this Act will be implemented
The ambassador said, ‘You cannot abandon your principles. No matter how close you are to your friends or even if you have enemies in front of you. But you stand up for principles. Garcetti added, ‘We invite you to do the same for our imperfect democracy. This is not a one-way street. America has expressed protest regarding CAA. Garcetti’s statement came when the State Department, responding to America’s comments, had said that there is no need to lecture on internal matters.
The Central Government has implemented the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on March 11. CAA grants citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014. When asked how will the results of the upcoming presidential elections affect relations with India? On this, Garcetti said that the relations between the two countries are not determined by who is on top.