In a statement released on Thursday, the United States expressed its concerns regarding the notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act in India and stated that it is closely monitoring the implementation of the contentious law.
“We are concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on March 11,” said State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller during his daily briefing with reporters.
“We are closely monitoring how this act will be implemented. Respect for religious freedom and equal treatment under the law for all communities are fundamental democratic principles,” Miller added in response to inquiries.
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