The Big Picture - Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016

A report by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, was tabled in Lok Sabha on 7th January. The bill is expected to be discussed in the lower house on 8th January . The report was prepared by the Joint Parliamentary Committee by a majority vote as opposition members in the panel had objected to the provisions saying Indian citizenship cannot be granted on the basis of religion and it is against the Constitution. Some of the opposition members have also given dissent notes over this. BJP allies, the Shiv Sena and the JD(U), have already said that they will also oppose the bill. The bill seeks to amend Citizenship Act 1955 to grant Indian nationality to people from minority communities -- Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians -- from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 even if they don't possess any proper document.

Guest -J. Sai Deepak, Advocate, Supreme Court,
K. V. Prasad, Senior Associate Editor, The Tribune,
Chakshu Roy, Head of Outreach, PRS Legislative Research,

Anchor - Frank Rausan Pereira

[ItzJayChandam]

Every word of sai deepak is true and he knows the ground report of

[nagatubein]

Had this debate happened in private TV, the anchor would have spoken 80% of time and allowed only 2 mints to each participate. Good job DD.

[RahulGupta-bpwc]

j sai deepak should be in parliament, his articulation brings relief and clarity to the issues

[nagatubein]

I wonder why the priviate channels do such a dignified discussion ? Why to scream and fight like dog and not giving their view to viewers ? Every one in this panel were able to put forward their view. Hope priviate channels learn from DD, instead of ridiculing DD when ever they find a time and place to do so .

[runumibhumij]

Thanks to Deepak sir.. for understanding our emotions and projecting the real picture of Assam, northeast as well..

[parthajitborgohain]

This bill will destroy our identity
...save Assam, save northeast ..save India.
I strongly oppose

[anichuraliprodhani]

I am from Dhubri district of Assam ...my view is that every country should work for it's own interest ...if we bring more people from other country what benefit India will gain that is to be If we bring people for humanitarian ground that is fair enough ...we the People of Assam is not ready for it bcz it will create so much pressure and tension to indigenous people

[srijansingh]

Vry contentious one pls have Mr. J. Sai Deepak on more amendment bills sensitive one... useful to have his views... And thanks Mr. Frank u been perfect on ur parts of question.

[animeshkaushik]

A Kashmir like situation is not too far away from NE region. Mark my words. And it will be worse because this time it's not Pakistan that will be funding from behind the borders. You know who we are talking about. The big fish in the small pond, ready to snatch every opportunity it gets for their advantage : CHINA

[maisnamnonglenganba]

Sai deepak understands issues succinctly

[krushnashelke]

So long we were waiting for u frank sir. Thanks for coming back after long holiday

[kyrshanpuwein]

Meghalaya also strongly opposed the bill...

[nayannath]

If this bill would pass than not only Assam but also NE will lose their art & culture boz here already 60% is being occupied by overseas. Population goes to 3.5Cr +

[jintumanisarma]

Lets all come forward to oppose Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016
&
Save Assam

[kaihtheloner]

When we cannot feed our own people properly and most are living BPL (Below Poverty Line), how can we feed more refugees? NE isn't a dumping ground for migrants dear BJP and also granting citizenship to illegals so that they vote for your party isn't acceptable. Please no Vote Bank politics.

[pathouth]

I oppose the citizenship amendment bill 2016.

[ChituProtimBoruah]

Our Northeast India is doomed..India doesn't see it's pain.What is the use of being it's part when bangladeshis are more dear to them than their own northeastern people ? Shame! Shame !

[snr]

As always Mr J Sai Deepak is crystal clear on the subject...

[arpitasingh]

J sai deepak always nailed the show with his knowledge and perception.

[rpc.infinity]

deepak sir's ideas are perhaps the most rational, indepth, enlightening & convincing ones among all the debates i have heard