Madhya Pradesh to Implement CAA as Centre Approves
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Madhya Pradesh to Implement CAA as Centre Approves |
| Key Announcement | Madhya Pradesh CM announced implementation of CAA as soon as Centre signals |
| Alignment of Policies | Central and Madhya Pradesh governments' policies align completely |
| Election Context | Phase 4 voting for 8 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh on 13th May 2024 |
| Seats in Phase 4 | Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsour, Ratlam, Dhar, Indore, Khargone, Khandwa |
| CAA Provisions | Provides citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh who entered India on or before 31st December 2014 |
| Legal Exemptions | Exempts from penalties under Foreigners Act, 1946 and Passport Act, 1920 |