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CAA push in Bengal: Will fast-track citizenship for refugee communities if BJP wins, says Modi | India Information

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CAA push in Bengal: Will fast-track citizenship for refugee communities if BJP wins, says Modi | India Information

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday mentioned the method of granting citizenship below the Citizenship (Modification) Act (CAA) could be fast-tracked for Matua, Namasudra and different refugee communities if the BJP varieties the federal government in West Bengal. On the identical time, he issued a stern warning to “infiltrators”, asking them to go away the nation.

On Friday, Union Minister Amit Shah had mentioned that if the BJP got here to energy, a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) can be applied inside six months. Reiterating the identical, PM Modi, whereas addressing an election rally in Katwa in Purba Bardhaman district, sought to reassure Matua and Namasudra voters — a key refugee group in south Bengal — that their rights could be safeguarded by the Structure and the CAA, not by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). He informed the gathering that refugee households weren’t depending on the goodwill of any political celebration however have been protected by regulation.

Modi mentioned the CAA was introduced in to make sure citizenship for such communities and promised that the method could be expedited as soon as the BJP involves energy within the state.

His remarks got here a day after the West Bengal BJP’s manifesto pledged citizenship and rehabilitation for Hindu refugees, a transfer seen as concentrating on Matua and Namasudra voters amid considerations over voter roll deletions in the course of the Particular Intensive Revision train.

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TMC fanning concern amongst refugees: PM Modi

Modi accused the TMC of making concern amongst refugee households whereas failing to safe their pursuits. He coupled this with a sharper assault on unlawful immigration, saying those that had entered India unlawfully could be recognized and eliminated.

He additionally warned that motion could be taken not simply towards alleged infiltrators however towards those that helped them with faux paperwork or entry to authorities schemes, in an obvious swipe on the ruling celebration.

Turning to the upcoming 2026 Meeting elections, Modi described it as a struggle towards what he referred to as the “concern” created throughout 15 years of TMC rule. He urged voters to again the BJP to construct a state pushed by belief and improvement.

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He focused the Mamata Banerjee authorities, claiming that it protected the accused within the alleged Sandeshkhali and RG rape & homicide instances.

‘Three ensures for girls’

Highlighting the BJP’s welfare guarantees, Modi spoke in regards to the BJP’s “three ensures” for girls, youth and authorities staff. He mentioned girls would obtain a month-to-month allowance of Rs 3,000 and warranted improved security. For unemployed youth, he promised age rest in authorities jobs and filling of vacancies. He additionally pledged implementation of the seventh Pay Fee for state staff.

On corruption, Modi mentioned a BJP authorities would launch a white paper detailing alleged irregularities involving TMC leaders and networks, and current a full account of the previous 15 years. He added that whereas welfare schemes would proceed, corruption could be eradicated.

The Bengal elections can be held in two phases, beginning April 23 and the outcomes can be out on Could 4.

(With inputs from PTI.)

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