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Which states have refused to implement CAA-NRC?
In fact, many states have refused to implement CAA-NRC. As of 4 th January, 2020, according to an article by The Quint, twelve states have refused to implement CAA-NRC. West Bengal was the first state to openly condemn the exclusionary legislation, and to resist its implementation, followed by Kerala and Punjab.
Will NRC be implemented in Andhra Pradesh?
While the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Jaganmohan Reddy, has said that NRC will not be implemented in the state, his party YSRCP had supported the Citizenship Amendment Act in the Parliament.
Why is Shiv Sena opposed to the CAA?
But, owing to the pressure of its news allies, Congress and NCP, both of which have expressed their disagreement with the Act, Shiv Sena refrained from voting in the Rajya Sabha. Now, Shiv Sena, along with its allies, has openly opposed the CAA, and continues to resist its implementation in Maharashtra.
Will Mamata Banerjee’s government implement CAA in Bengal?
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, had openly declared that her government will not implement the CAA in Bengal, daring the Modi government to “fell” her government, or imprison her.
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Which states ruled by non-Bharatiya Janata Party will not implement CAA?
Multiple states ruled by non-Bharatiya Janata Party governments have said they will not implement CAA and NRC. West Bengal and Kerala have suspended work on the National Population Register, which is the first step towards implementing the NRC.
Can Centre Force States to implement CAA and NPR?
In fact, given that the Centre has considerable coercive powers under Articles 256, 257, 355 and 356, it may be prudent on the part of state governments to approach the Supreme Court. While the matter remains pending in the Supreme Court, the Centre would find it difficult to coerce states into implementing CAA, NPR and NRC.
Why is Delhi protesting against the CAA?
Delhi has seen more protests than any other state. However, most of them are met with police brutality and state-sponsored violence. Delhi has opposed the CAA since the beginning. Even at present, the women at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh are participating in the sit-in protest which has been going on for over two weeks.