CAA

Lahiri claimed that media channels branded Khalis as a “mastermind” of the Delhi riots without any evidence. She called the situation a “traffic comedy”. However, the Delhi Police chargesheet and arguments placed by the public prosecutor during his bail pleas pointed out that prima facie he was involved in the riots. Notably, it does not matter if the person who orchestrated the riots was present at the scene when violence broke out or not.

Granting citizenship to refugees is totally up to the Indian government and requires no recommendation, concern, or interference from the US government, Congress, or any of its bodies.

Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Mahasammelan, Amit Shah said, "You gave us a full majority in 2014 and 2019, we used the majority to abolish 370, build the temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, implement CAA and give 33% reservation to women in Lok Sabha and Assemblies."

In February 2022, Pasha tweeted that Hijab is a tool that protects Muslim women from molestation by helping molesters distinguish Muslim women from others.

The West Bengal CM also extended her greetings for Eid during her address in Kolkata. "Eid Mubarak. It isa the Eid of happiness. It is the Eid of giving strength. It is a big thing to observe this Eid by fasting for a month without drinking water," she said.

CPIM has promised to undo legislations that have been historically used against terrorists and criminals of the highest order. This includes repeal of the UAPA and the NSA.

Mamata Banerjee had said, "You will first be rendered illegal and there is no guarantee that you will ever be considered legal by this government."

Jaising indicated that no citizenship should be granted under the law as that will affect the minority communities. On asking how would providing citizenship under the law affect minority communities in India, Jaising said, "Because they (Hindus arriving from nearby Islamic countries) will get voting rights..that is how it will affect them (Muslims)."

During the hearing, SG Mehta slammed Advocate Nizam Pasha for needlessly dragging NRC into CAA issue.

When the same country gave citizenship to so-called 'foreigners' in 1955, 1986, 1992, 2003 and 2005, it is inhuman and unconstitutional to oppose citizenship of six minority communities displaced due to extreme religious persecution for political reasons.