Death Toll Climbs In Ongoing Protests In New Delhi

Protests in New Delhi against India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have resulted in at least 20 deaths and 200 injuries. The CAA, passed in December, offers citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from three Muslim-majority countries, sparking criticism for being anti-Muslim and violating India's secular constitution. Demonstrations have been ongoing for over two months, with violence erupting in Muslim-majority areas of Delhi. Prime Minister Modi has called for peace, while his party, BJP, denies bias against Muslims. Critics accuse BJP of inciting violence against anti-CAA protesters.

What is the main criticism of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as mentioned in the video?

• It provides citizenship to all migrants.

• It excludes Muslim migrants from its provisions.

• It is too lenient on illegal immigrants.

• It only applies to Indian citizens.

What event marked the shift from peaceful protests to violence in northeastern Delhi?

• Protesters clashed with police.

• Protesters attacked government buildings.

• Supporters of the CAA attacked protesters.

• The government imposed a curfew.

What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasize in his statement regarding the protests?

• The need for international intervention.

• The success of the CAA.

• The importance of peace and harmony.

• The need for stricter laws.

How has the BJP responded to accusations of bias against Muslims?

• By changing the CAA.

• By ignoring the accusations.

• By denying the accusations.

• By admitting to the bias.

What action have critics accused the BJP of taking against anti-CAA demonstrators?

• Supporting the demonstrators.

• Providing them with resources.

• Instigating attacks against them.

• Ignoring their demands.