Granting Refuge to Afghan Citizen
Context :
India may grant refuge to Afghan citizens facing threat from Taliban / HT / 15 Aug 2021
Extract :
Ø The Indian government may grant refuge to Afghan citizens, especially those facing threats or fearing persecution from the Taliban, against the backdrop of the rapid deterioration of the security situation in Afghanistan.
Ø Among those who are likely to be granted refuge are political leaders or activists, human rights workers, media personnel, members of minorities and people who have worked with the Indian government, the people said
My Take :
About 2 years ago, there was a raging controversy in the country in respect of proposed amendments in Section 2 of CAA ( Citizenship Amendment Act – 2019 )
At that time, I suggested some compromise re-phrasing , which would meet the desired objectives while, at the same time, overcome the objections raised by the opposition
These (suggestions ) were sent through following e-mail :
Ø CAA Compromise : With Malice towards None……………….[ 22 Jan 2020 ]
Extract :
Ø Short Title :
This Act may be called the “ Religiously Persecuted Foreign Minorities ( grant of Citizenship ) Act, 2020 [ RPFM ] “
Ø Amendment of section 2 :
Under this amendment, Indian “ Certification of Naturalization “, may be granted to foreigners who have entered into India, on or before the
31st day of December , 2014, under following criteria :
[ A ].. Country of Foreigner
Such a foreigner could hail from any country of the world
[ B ]… Religion of Foreigner
Such a foreigner could belong to any religious community
[ C ]…. Status of Foreigner
In his / her own native country, said foreigner must belong to a religious minority , which has been or currently being , persecuted for
his / her religious belief
[ D ]…. Proof of persecution
While applying for Indian “ Certification of Naturalization “, under this RPFM Act, the foreign person would need to prove to the
satisfaction of the Home Ministry, that he / she was persecuted by the majority religious community in his / her native country before
entering India
According to one report, in Afghanistan, Shia form a “ minor community “ , consisting about 10% - 15 % of the population
Under Taliban, Shia fear a persecution
As reported above, if Indian Government decides to grant “ Refuge “ to “ members of minorities “ , this would be welcomed by all political parties and may even pave the way for acceptance of CAA , with re-phrasing suggested by me
With Regards,
Hemen Parekh / hcp@RecruitGuru.com / 16 Aug 2021
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