Wary eye on Bangla border, Assam’s ethnic groups fret over citizenship bill

The AASU’s contention, is that the bill once passed would open floodgates for more migration to Assam, which in turn would further threaten the very existence of the indigenous people. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that proposes citizenship for migrant religious minorities (non-Muslims) from three countries — Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan — has run into opposition […]

The AASU’s contention, is that the bill once passed would open floodgates for more migration to Assam, which in turn would further threaten the very existence of the indigenous people. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that proposes citizenship for migrant religious minorities (non-Muslims) from three countries — Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan — has run into opposition […]

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