'We support the new law', Gujarat BJP leaders seek counter protest against CAA across 33 districts in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, December 25: Seeking to counter protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in various places of the country, Gujarat BJP leaders including cabinet ministers took part in rallies in support of the new law across all 33 districts of the state.

 

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Minister of State for Home Pradipsinh Jadeja had attended a rally at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Ashram in the evening in support of the new law. Rupani alleged that Congress is politicizing the whole issue. "This law will give due respect to the refugees", he added. Rallies were organised by 'Nagrik Samitis' citizen committees, having support of BJP.

  

 

In Surat, Gujarat Forest Minister Ganpat Vasava and a large number of residents took part in a demonstration held near the collector's office and extended their support to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Several other state BJP leaders as well as ministers slated took part in similar events across all the 33 districts throughout the day.

The home minister meanwhile expressed confidence about the legislation passing the judicial test. “Citizenship is completely a central government’s subject,” he said. Amit Shah claimed that by and large the situation in the country is under control after series of protests over the CAA in different parts.

 

Large parts of the country, especially West Bengal and the North-east, have erupted in protest against the CAA. CAA's critics say the legislation is discriminatory in nature and goes against the tenets of the Constitution. Students have been at the forefront of the protests.