The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has strongly criticised the United States' comments on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), dismissing them as "misinformed and misplaced." MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserted, "US comments on CAA are misinformed and misplaced. It’s an internal matter of India."


Reaffirming India's stance on the CAA, the MEA stated, "The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) is an internal matter of India and is in keeping with India’s inclusive traditions and our long-standing commitment to human rights." 


"The CAA is about giving citizenship, not about taking away citizenship," added the MEA spokesperson, emphasising that the law upholds human dignity and supports human rights.


Responding to concerns raised by the US State Department, the MEA asserted that such apprehensions were "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted." India maintains that the CAA aligns with the country's constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion and treats all citizens equally.


"Lectures by those who have a limited understanding of India’s pluralistic traditions and the region’s post-Partition history are best not attempted," remarked the MEA, urging international partners to welcome India's efforts to assist persecuted minorities.


US Expresses 'Concerns' On CAA


The United States had expressed concerns regarding the notification of the rules of the CAA in India. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the US was closely monitoring the implementation of the act, underscoring the importance of religious freedom and equal treatment under the law. ALSO READ | US ‘Concerned’ Over CAA In India


The Union government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), implemented the CAA on Monday, facilitating citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from neighbouring countries. This move has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that the notified rules are 'unconstitutional and discriminatory'.


The enactment of the CAA came four years after its passage by the Parliament in December 2019, and it aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for persecuted minorities who entered India before December 31, 2014.


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