[Live Updates] : Rajya Sabha Debate On Citizenship Amendment Bill

K J Alphons from BJP says that Christians could prosper in India only due to the welcoming mentality of majority

Chidambaram says that the bill will ultimately be questioned in Courts.

"Its very clear that the bill is unconstitutional and will be struck down" : Chidambaram

Chidambaram asks why only religious persecution is covered and not persecution on the grounds of politics and linguistic reasons 

This insidious bill has wrecked a part of the Constitution : P Chidambaram

" I dare the government to invite the Attorney General to this house to answer the questions" : Chidambaram

The Bill violates Artilce 14 on three grounds :

1. Unequal treatment

2. Illegal classification

3. Arbitrariness writ large

Says Chidambaram

What is the reason for excluding Sri Lankan Hindus and Bhutanese Christians? The exclusionary-inclusionary hyphenation is beyond common sense: Chidambaram

Chidambaram asks who gave the legal opinion for the bill ; the Law Ministry? Home Ministry? or Attorney General?

Chidambaram seeks the reports to be placed in Parliament

This Bill is to further the 'Hindutva Agenda' of the government : P Chidambaram

Indian Citizenship has been based on birth and descent as per Constitution. This #CABBill is introducing an arbitrary concept of citizenship through an executive fiat. : P Chidambaram