“The CAA is about giving citizenship, not about taking away citizenship. It addresses the issue of statelessness, provides human dignity and supports human rights,” Jaiswal said, asserting that the law is an internal matter of India.
The CAA, 2019 is in keeping with India’s inclusive traditions and long-standing commitment to human rights, he added.
“The Act grants a safe haven to persecuted minorities belonging to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh who entered India on or before December 31, 2014,” Jaiswal said.
“Partners and well-wishers of India should welcome the intent with which this step has been taken,” he added.
