CAA Protests Updates: CAA Protests: 'Will see how you implement it': Mamata challenges Amit Shah
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CAA Protests Updates: CAA Protests: 'Will see how you implement it': Mamata challenges Amit Shah

The Supreme Court today will hear a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) even as protests against the amended Act continue across India. On Tuesday, violence returned to Delhi as angry protesters torched motor bikes, hurled stones at police personnel and damaged buses and a police booth in Seelampur.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 05:04 PM IST
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Brick-bats lie on a road during clashes between Anti-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) protestors and the police at Seelampur in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. | Photo by PTI
18 December 2019 09:11 AM IST

Delhi traffic alert

Delhi Traffic Police: People coming from Noida are advised to take DND or Akshardham to reach Delhi. Those going to Noida from Mathura road advised to take Ashram Chowk, DND or Noida link road.

18 December 2019 09:11 AM IST

Entry and exit gates at all stations have been opened: DMRC

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): Entry & exit gates at all stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed in all stations.

18 December 2019 09:11 AM IST

CAA caused irreparable damage to India's image: Akhilesh Yadav

CAA has caused irreparable damage to our country's image around the world. Protests have also taken place in many renowned universities of the world. BJP's coronation is very unfortunate for the future of the country.

18 December 2019 09:15 AM IST

To protest is the democratic right of the people of India, says Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid

Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari: To protest is the democratic right of the people of India, no one can stop us from doing it. However, it is important that it is done in control, keeping our emotions in control is the most important part.

18 December 2019 09:15 AM IST

Police used 75 tear gas shells at Jamia university: Delhi Police FIR

The FIR filed by Police in connection with Jamia Millia Islamia incident states that a total of 75 tear gas shells were used by police to disperse the mob at the university. It also states that 7-8 students & miscreants were pelting stones from inside the university gates. The FIR filed by Police in connection with Jamia Millia Islamia incident also states that police had entered into the campus with limited force to identify miscreants and for safety of students.

18 December 2019 10:35 AM IST

BSP parliamentary delegation to meet President Kovind over CAA

Delhi: A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) parliamentary delegation is meeting President Ram Nath Kovind over Citizenship Amendment Act, today.

18 December 2019 10:35 AM IST

We will implement CAA in Karnataka, says Yediyurappa

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa: We will implement Citizenship Amendment Act in Karnataka.

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

Section 144 imposed in northeast Delhi after anti-CAA protests turned violent

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

Madras varsity students on protest mode for third day in a row

A section of students of the Madras University here continued their protest for the third day on Wednesday against the amendment to the Citizenship Act.

Defiant students said they will continue their agitation.

Meanwhile, police personnel continued to be deployed on the campus. Police personnel, who had entered the campus on Tuesday, said they had done so for the "safety of the students."

Two students, who were picked up by the police were sent back late last night, one of the coordinators and a PG political science student, K Ragu Prasath told PTI.

The two students were picked up for questioning over allegedly inciting students of affiliated colleges to join the stir at the varsity's Marina campus.

(Source: PTI)

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre on a batch of pleas challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

SC refuses to stay operation of Citizenship Amendment Act

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

SC fixes for hearing on Jan 22 pleas filed by IUML, Cong leader Jairam Ramesh, others against CAA.

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

SC decides to examine constitutional validity of Citizenship Amendment Act

The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to examine the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act but refused to stay its operation.

The Act provides citizenship rights to certain class of refugees who have come to India from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

(Source: PTI)

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

People don't know about the Act in Jamia, says lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay

CJI Bobde calls Attorney General (AG) KK Venugopal & says there is “unusual request” from lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay who says he visited Jamia & people don't know about the Act, can you publicise the Citizenship Amendment Act?

AG says "government authorities can publish the Act".

(Source: ANI)

18 December 2019 12:13 PM IST

CAA 'unconstitutional', shouldn't be enforced in Maha: Chavan

Senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan on Wednesday dubbed the amended Citizenship Act as "unconstitutional", and said it should not be implemented in Maharashtra.

Raising the matter in the Maharashtra Assembly, Chavan said, "It is an unconstitutional Act. It should not be implemented in the state."

"Some college students in Maharashtra have disapproved of the amended Citizenship Act. They have expressed their solidarity with people of the north-east as well," the former chief minister noted.

(Source: PTI)

18 December 2019 12:29 PM IST

DMK passes resolution for revocation of CAA, will hold a rally in Chennai

18 December 2019 12:47 PM IST

To protest is our democratic right, but keep your emotions under control: Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari has called on the people of the country to exercise restraint and keep their emotions under control while demonstrating.

"To protest is the democratic right of the people of India. No one can stop us from doing so. However, it is important that it is controlled. Keeping our emotions in control is the most important part," he said while addressing a gathering here on Tuesday.

Bukhari urged the people, including the youth, to not be provoked by nefarious elements.

(Source: ANI)

18 December 2019 12:44 PM IST

Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party workers stage protest in Lucknow

18 December 2019 01:19 PM IST

We oppose both CAA and NRC: HD Kumaraswamy

18 December 2019 05:04 PM IST

Urdu author Mujtaba Hussain to return Padma Shri Award

18 December 2019 05:04 PM IST

8 long-distance trains to be restored to help stranded passengers6 people arrested so far over Tuesday's protest in Delhi: Additional DCP (North-East) RP Meena

18 December 2019 05:04 PM IST

Imam of Jama Masjid, Parliament House, moves HC for action against police officials involved in violence at Jamia university

The HC has agreed to hear the Imam's plea on Thursday.

(PTI)

18 December 2019 05:04 PM IST

CAA Protests: 'Will see how you implement it': Mamata challenges Amit Shah

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit the streets for the third consecutive day against the amended citizenship law and NRC.

According to PTI, the West Bengal Chief Minister also said "BJP wants to turn the entire country into a detention centre but we will not let that happen."

She also commented on Amit Shah's statement on Tuesday that Aadhaar is not a determining factor for Citizenship.

"Amit Shah said Aadhaar card is not a proof (of citizenship) - then why are you linking everything with it?" Banerjee asked.

18 December 2019 05:04 PM IST

In Delhi when students raised their voice, police lathi-charged them: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

18 December 2019 05:04 PM IST

Situation in Delhi under control, we're taking action against accounts spreading fake information: Delhi police

18 December 2019 05:04 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee took oath to act according to the Constitution, and CAA is part of it: WB Governor J Dhankhar

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