Many Indian States Vow To Defy Modi's Controversial Citizenship Law

The video discusses the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India, which offers expedited citizenship to persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, excluding Muslims. The act has sparked controversy, with opponents claiming it advances a Hindu nationalist agenda. The Chief Minister of Kerala has urged other states to resist the law, emphasizing unity and democratic values. Some states have vowed to defy the CAA, while the government insists on the constitutional duty to implement it.

What is the primary purpose of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)?

• To provide citizenship to all immigrants

• To fast-track citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from certain countries

• To exclude all Muslims from citizenship

• To promote economic growth

Which religious group is notably excluded from the benefits of the CAA?

• Christians

• Hindus

• Muslims

• Sikhs

What is the main concern of those opposing the CAA?

• It promotes a Hindu nationalist agenda

• It is not effective in providing citizenship

• It is too expensive to implement

• It will increase immigration

What action did the Chief Minister of Kerala take against the CAA?

• Implemented the law immediately

• Published a letter urging resistance

• Supported the law

• Ignored the law

What is the central government's stance on the implementation of the CAA by state leaders?

• State leaders have a constitutional duty to implement it

• State leaders should delay its implementation

• State leaders can choose whether to implement it

• State leaders should oppose it