Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted on Wednesday that no Indian Muslim would lose their citizenship, while accusing opposition parties of sowing confusion regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Speaking at an election rally in support of BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate Atul Garg in Ghaziabad, Singh emphasized the party’s commitment to nation-building over divisive politics based on caste, creed, or religion.
“We promised to enact a citizenship law if elected. After assuming office as Home Minister in 2014, I initiated the process, but due to a lack of majority in the Rajya Sabha, the bill couldn’t pass. However, when Amit Shah took office, he ensured its passage with a full majority in both Houses of Parliament,” Singh stated.
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The rules for implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, were notified in March this year four years after Parliament passed the contentious law to expedite citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived in India before December 31, 2014.
Singh addressed concerns among Muslim communities, affirming the Indian concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ which considers the entire world as one family, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. He reassured Muslims that they wouldn’t lose their citizenship and blamed opponents for spreading misinformation.
The BJP leader highlighted the party’s track record of fulfilling manifesto promises, dating back to its predecessor, the Jana Sangh. He referenced the commitment to build the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the abolition of triple talaq as examples of delivering on pledges.
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We don’t indulge in politics based on caste, creed, or religion. We respect all religions in India—Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, and others. Our actions are guided by humanity,” Singh declared. Ghaziabad, with over 29 lakh registered voters, is scheduled for polls on April 26.
