Dubai, Dec 18, 2019: Indian Pravasi Forum UAE issued a pressed statement on Wednesday condemning the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 adding that the act threatens nation’s multiculturalism. The press statement also added that the Act was contrary to the constitutional values of the country.
“strongly condemns the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, passed by Indian Parliament, which threatens the country's multiculturalism and it is contrary to the constitutional value of the country” the press statement stated.
Forum’s President Javed stated that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) contravenes Article 14 of the Constitution and leads to the Dual Nation doctrine as a prelude to partition. With the enactment of this law across the country, the religion of the original inhabitants will be compromised and there will be hostility, discrimination, violence and injustice among the citizens.
“Indian citizenship has always been firmly rooted in the country's constitution, which emphasizes equality, regardless of gender, caste, religion, class, community or language.
“This unconstitutional act also violates and shreds the provisions in the Indian constitution that guarantee citizens' right to equality, equality before the law and non-discriminatory treatment towards the citizens of the country” the press statement added.
Along with the CAA the organisation also opposes NRC which it added would violate Citizenship Act & it is against the ethos of India’s Constitution.
“Indian Pravasi Forum respectfully request that the Supreme Court of India to declare this law being an ultra-wires which infringes on the basic structure of the Constitution, that undermines the humanity, equality and secularism of the country, and it is against imparting all equitably” the statement further added .
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AAP accuses Chadha of indulging in 'soft PR', dodging key issues in Parliament
New Delhi (PTI): The AAP on Friday hit back at party MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of shying away from raising issues against the Centre in Parliament and instead engaging in "soft PR".
Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that Chadha failed to toe the party's line on several matters in Parliament and did not join opposition walkouts on key issues.
"We all are soldiers of Arvind Kejriwal, the Centre doesn't care about soft PR or talking about samosas at airport canteens when bigger issues are at stake," Bharadwaj said in a video posted on X.
"Whenever the Opposition staged a walkout in Parliament, you (Chadha) did not participate. You did not raise issues concerning Punjab, from where you are elected, and you hid in a foreign country when former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested," he added.
AAP national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda also criticised Chadha, questioning whether someone who "fears" Prime Minister Narendra Modi can fight for the country.
"In West Bengal, the right to vote is being snatched away. When a proposal against the CEC came up in the House, you (Chadha) refused to sign it," Dhanda said on X.
"In Parliament, we get limited time to speak, and it can be used either to fight for the nation or discuss trivial matters like cheaper samosas at airport canteens," Dhanda said, adding that Chadha has been hesitant to speak on "real issues" for the last few years.
The remarks came after Chadha earlier in the day said he was "silenced, not defeated", a day after being removed as the AAP's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha.
