No country for Muslims: Mehbooba Mufti's daughter on Citizenship Bill

December 05, 2019 09:37

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter slammed the approval of the Citizenship Amendment Bill by the Union cabinet on Wednesday, terming it as an indication that the country's BJP-led central government discriminates against those from the Muslim community.

"India -- No country for Muslims," a message posted through the Peoples Democratic Party chief's Twitter handle claimed, after the Union cabinet cleared the controversial bill for tabling in the Parliament.

The legislation, which seeks to make it easier for minorities from neighbouring countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to obtain citizenship, has been accused by rights groups as well as opposition parties of being discriminatory towards Muslims. However, the centre has defended its decision, claiming that it is duty-bound to help "persecuted" minorities from surrounding countries.

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