A new Indian law that grants citizenship to persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who fled Muslim-majority Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan prior to 2015 has led to violent demonstrations across the country.
The death toll from violent protests in northeast India has risen to six, officials said on Sunday, as authorities maintained internet bans and curfews to quell unrest.
Protesters say the citizenship bill would convert thousands of illegal immigrants into legal residents. Muslims have also protested against the law as it does not give them the same rights to citizenship as members of other faiths, a move critics say undermines the secular constitution.
The shoes of demonstrators are seen scattered along the road as police patrol after a protest against a new citizenship law in New Delhi, India on Sunday. — Reuters
A traditional painting is pictured at a musical concert to protest against the Indian government's Citizenship Amendment Bill in Guhawati on Sunday. — AFP
Relatives mourn inside an ambulance next to the dead body of Ishwor Nayak, 25, who was killed after police fired during a protest against the government's citizenship bill. — AFP
An Indian child prays during a condolence meeting for those killed in protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Gauhati, India on Sunday. — AP
A man runs past a burning bus that was set on fire by demonstrators during a protest against a new citizenship law in New Delhi, India on Sunday. — Reuters
Indian artists paint to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Gauhati, India on Sunday. — AP
Demonstrators run for cover as smoke billows from a tear gas shell fired during a protest against a new citizenship law in New Delhi, India on Sunday. — Reuters
A poster against the Citizenship Amendment Act hangs from a bamboo pole in Gauhati, India on Sunday. — AP
A demonstrator shouts slogans during a protest against a new citizenship law in New Delhi, India on Sunday. — Reuters
Header image: Demonstrators take part in a musical concert to protest against the Citizen Amendment Act in Guhawati on Sunday. — AFP
Smi24.net — ежеминутные новости с ежедневным архивом. Только у нас — все главные новости дня без политической цензуры. Абсолютно все точки зрения, трезвая аналитика, цивилизованные споры и обсуждения без взаимных обвинений и оскорблений. Помните, что не у всех точка зрения совпадает с Вашей. Уважайте мнение других, даже если Вы отстаиваете свой взгляд и свою позицию. Мы не навязываем Вам своё видение, мы даём Вам срез событий дня без цензуры и без купюр. Новости, какие они есть —онлайн с поминутным архивом по всем городам и регионам России, Украины, Белоруссии и Абхазии. Smi24.net — живые новости в живом эфире! Быстрый поиск от Smi24.net — это не только возможность первым узнать, но и преимущество сообщить срочные новости мгновенно на любом языке мира и быть услышанным тут же. В любую минуту Вы можете добавить свою новость - здесь.
