US senators ‘deeply concerned’ about CAA’s impact on Indian Muslims

An influential US lawmaker expressed concern over the Indian government’s approach Promulgation of implementation details of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) said cooperation between Washington and New Delhi must be rooted in shared values ​​of upholding human rights regardless of religious affiliation.

Senator Benn said: “I am deeply concerned about the Indian government’s decision to unveil its controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, particularly the potential impact of the bill on India’s Muslim community. What’s even worse is that the bill is being pushed during the holy month of Ramadan. “.” Cardin is chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

He continued: “As the U.S.-India relationship deepens, it is critical that our cooperation is grounded in shared values ​​that protect the human rights of all people, regardless of religious affiliation.”

The MP’s remarks coincide with this US Hindu groups support CAA launch.

last week, US State Department expresses concern over CAA notice. Spokesman Matthew Miller said the Biden administration will closely monitor implementation of the controversial law.

“Respect for religious freedom and equality before the law are fundamental democratic principles,” Miller said.

India immediately criticized the US State Department’s criticism of the Civil Aviation Authority as “misinformed and unfounded”.

The Center last week implemented the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 to provide citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who arrived in India before December 31, 2014.

Furthermore, the government issued a press statement claiming that Indian Muslims have nothing to worry about as the CAA will not affect their citizenship and has nothing to do with the community and enjoy equal rights with Hindus.