Mamata Banerjee's First Response: TMC Will Oppose CAA if Rights are Affected

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:12pm on 11 Mar 2024,Monday Politics

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resist the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) if it undermines people's rights. She expressed this minutes before the Union home ministry issued rules for the law's implementation. Banerjee emphasized a thorough examination of the rules, promising protests if rights are infringed. TMC and Banerjee have previously criticized the law, branding it divisive. Meanwhile, BJP hails CAA, asserting its fulfillment of the Matua community's demand for citizenship. Banerjee's cautious approach receives support from West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of the rules before commenting.

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