"We are against religious polarization": Assam Mahila Congress President Mira Borthakur on CAA
Mar 12, 2024
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 12 : The President of Assam Mahila Congress Mira Borthakur came out strongly against the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) by the BJP-led Central government. "We are against this religious polarization," she said.
Speaking to ANI, Borthakur said, "The people of Assam will not support CAA and they will vote against this government in Lok Sabha elections."
Earlier on Monday, protests erupted in the state after the central government notified the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
All Assam Students' Union (AASU) burned a copy replica of the CAA in Guwahati and other parts of the state on Monday evening, protesting against the Centre's move to implement the CAA.AASU leadership said that they will continue their non-violent movement against the CAA across the state.
The President of the AAP, Assam unit, Dr Bhaben Choudhury said that the Modi government's push for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) amidst economic turmoil is a blatant attempt to distract from real issues.
He further said that the CAA threatens the unique culture and identity of Assam and the Northeast.
Debabrata Saikia, Leader of the Congress Legislature Party, said that Assam can't take on the burden of foreigners anymore.
"We were demanding that the CAA not be implemented in Assam. The Assam Accord has given a safeguard to the Assamese people and it says that those people from other countries who entered Assam or India up to March 24, 1971, will be Indian citizens and they can stay in Assam. However, the new Citizenship Amendment Act will now allow anyone coming to Assam or India up to December 31, 2014, to become an Indian citizen, stay in Assam, buy land, and property and enjoy all facilities," Saikia said.
