West Bengal Assembly passes anti-CAA resolution

The West Bengal government today passed a resolution against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in the Assembly. The resolution appeals to the Union government to repeal the amended citizenship law and revoke plans to implement NRC and update NPR.

State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Partha Chatterjee introduced the resolution in the House around 2 pm.Three states - Kerala, Rajasthan and Punjab - have already passed resolutions against the new citizenship law.

The legislation has emerged as the latest flashpoint in the state, with the TMC opposing the contentious legislation tooth and nail, and the BJP pressing for its implementation.


Addressing the assembly chief minister Mamata Banerjee said "In Bengal, we will not allow CAA, NRC (National Register of Citizens) and NPR (National Population Register)... Today, people are scared that they may have to leave this country. They are queuing up for all kinds of cards."