New Delhi (NVI). Amid the reports of violent protests pouring in from several parts of the country Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called upon the nation to maintain peace, unity and brotherhood. He assured that the Citizenship Amendment Act does not affect any citizen of any religion.
In a series of tweets PM Modi said that the violent protests on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are unfortunate and deeply distressing.
“I want to unequivocally assure my fellow Indians that CAA does not affect any citizen of India of any religion. No Indian has anything to worry regarding this Act. This Act is only for those who have faced years of persecution outside and have no other place to go except India,” PM tweeted.
In his message PM said that the damage to public property and disturbance of normal life have never been a part of Indian ethos. He urged people to maintain peace while indulging in debate, discussion and dissent.
PM appealed everyone to stay away from rumours and defeat the vested interest groups who seek to divide and create disturbances.
“The need of the hour is for all of us to work together for the development of India and the empowerment of every Indian, especially the poor, downtrodden and marginalized,” tweeted PM Modi.
The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 was passed by both Houses of Parliament with overwhelming support. Large number of political parties and MPs supported its passage.
