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Radio Stoke,7 mins

Citizenship Bill sparks controversy in India

Ajmal Hussain

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Demonstrations are taking place in India after a new Citizenship Bill passed through Parliament. The ruling BJP government has said it is designed to give sanctuary to people in neighbouring countries who are feeling persecuted. Critics say it is an attack on the human rights of India's 200 million strong Muslim community Dr Ronan Lee is a visiting scholar at the International State Crime Initiative, which is based at Queen Mary University of London.

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