| Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Legal Issues Issue: Bills/Acts/Rules |
Context: Rules of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019 notified.
- Government argued that since Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh are Islamic states, Muslims there would not face persecution.
Partition 1947
- Numerous Indian Muslims opposed Partition.
- During Partition, a significant number of Muslims chose to remain in India.
- Efforts by Maulana Azad and Nehru secured rights for Muslims who opted to stay.
The truth of persecution:
- Religious minorities, including some Muslim sects like the Ahmedias, face significant persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
Conclusion:
- Well-crafted political response to correct the narrative is needed.
