Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:41pm on 29 May 2024,Wednesday Sports
citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in West Bengal. On May 29, 2024, the first batch of recipients received their certificates, marking a significant step in the implementation of the controversial law. Enacted in December 2019, the CAA aims to expedite citizenship for persecuted non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries. Despite opposition and protests, the CAA rules were notified in March 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Trinamool Congress for its resistance to the law, while West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vowed to challenge its implementation.
