The government recently said that the topic was an “internal matter of India”. This statement came after the unwanted comments of the US.
Official statement of Indian government.
The Ministry of External Affairs’ spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasized the importance of understanding India’s diverse traditions before attempting to teach others. It is crucial to respect the freedom of religion guaranteed to all Indian citizens by the constitution, without discriminating against minorities.Jaiswal also highlighted the need to avoid letting vote bank politics sway opinions on beneficial programs aimed at helping those in need. Supporters of India should appreciate the significance of the CAA.The comments made by Jaiswal suggest that the US’s statements were “misguided, ill-informed, and unjustified”.The CAA legislation was introduced in 2019 to uphold India’s long standing dedication to human rights.It should be noted that this is an internal matter for India, aimed at providing a secure haven for refugees from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh who arrived in the country on or prior to December 31, 2014.
US statement on CAA
A member of the US State Department said that it was closely watching the implication of such controversial law.“We are closely monitoring the execution of this act. As per Matthew Miller, “fundamental democratic principles” encompass the value of religious freedom. These principles ensure equal treatment for all communities within the legal framework.”
