Introduction The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 is a significant amendment to the Citizenship Act of 1955. This Act aims to provide a fast-track citizenship process for certain persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who entered India before December 31, 2014. The Act has sparked widespread debate, with supporters viewing it as a humanitarian…
Introduction The relationship between religion, ethnic violence, and secularism is complex and deeply interwoven in political discourse. The statement that “the politics of religion and ethnic violence is basically the politics of secularism and secularization” suggests that secularism, rather than being a neutral force, often plays an active role in shaping conflicts and political strategies….
Introduction Public service is the cornerstone of governance, and its success is measured by the well-being of the most vulnerable members of society. Tolerance and compassion are two fundamental values that drive public servants to act with empathy, fairness, and justice toward weaker sections. These values ensure that disadvantaged communities receive equitable opportunities and support,…
Introduction The concepts of nation and citizenship have been integral to political and social discourses across the world. A nation is often defined as a group of people sharing common cultural, historical, linguistic, and sometimes religious attributes, bound together by a collective identity. Citizenship, on the other hand, refers to the legal and political status…
Introduction The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), enacted in December 2019, has been one of the most debated legislative measures in India’s recent history. The Act amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 and provides a fast-track route to Indian citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—specifically Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians—who…