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12 Dec 2025·Source: The Hindu
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Odisha CM Grants Citizenship to 35 Migrants Under CAA

Odisha CM Grants Citizenship to 35 Migrants Under CAA

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi handed over citizenship certificates to 35 people from the Hindu community who migrated from Bangladesh, under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). A total of 51 people have been granted citizenship under CAA in Odisha, with 1,100 applications being processed. Many Bangladeshi immigrants entered India in the 1950s citing religious persecution.

Key Facts

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35 migrants granted citizenship under CAA in Odisha.

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51 people have been granted citizenship under CAA in Odisha.

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1,100 applications are being processed under CAA in Odisha.

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Migrants are from the Hindu community who migrated from Bangladesh citing religious persecution.

UPSC Exam Angles

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Constitutional validity of CAA

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Impact on demographic changes

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International relations with neighboring countries

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CAA Implementation in Odisha

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Background

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) aims to provide a pathway to Indian citizenship for religious minorities (excluding Muslims) who have fled persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and entered India before December 31, 2014. This act has sparked debates about secularism, discrimination, and the definition of citizenship.

Latest Developments

The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has granted citizenship certificates to 35 migrants from Bangladesh under the CAA, bringing the total to 51 in the state. This reflects the implementation phase of the CAA and its impact on specific regions with significant migrant populations.

Practice Questions (MCQs)

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019: 1. The Act grants citizenship to religious minorities who have fled persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and entered India before December 31, 2014. 2. The Act applies to all religious minorities, including Muslims, facing persecution in the specified countries. 3. The Act amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 to facilitate the process of acquiring Indian citizenship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A.1 and 2 only
  • B.1 and 3 only
  • C.2 and 3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B

Statement 1 is correct as the CAA provides citizenship to religious minorities (excluding Muslims) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. Statement 2 is incorrect as the Act excludes Muslims. Statement 3 is correct as the CAA amends the Citizenship Act of 1955.

2. In the context of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), which of the following countries is NOT included as a country from which persecuted religious minorities are eligible for citizenship under the Act?

  • A.Pakistan
  • B.Afghanistan
  • C.Bangladesh
  • D.Myanmar
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Answer: D

The CAA specifically mentions Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh as countries from which persecuted religious minorities are eligible for citizenship. Myanmar is not included in the list.

3. Assertion (A): The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 has faced criticism for potentially violating Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. Reason (R): Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India, and the CAA's differential treatment based on religion is seen as discriminatory. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?

  • A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • C.A is true, but R is false
  • D.A is false, but R is true
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Answer: A

The CAA has indeed faced criticism for potentially violating Article 14 due to its differential treatment based on religion. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law, and the CAA's exclusion of Muslim refugees is seen as discriminatory. Therefore, both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the historical context of migration from Bangladesh to India?

  • A.Large-scale migration occurred during the Partition of India in 1947.
  • B.The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 led to a significant influx of refugees into India.
  • C.Economic opportunities in India have been a primary driver of migration.
  • D.All migration from Bangladesh to India has been officially sanctioned and documented by both governments.
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Answer: D

While there have been periods of sanctioned migration and agreements between India and Bangladesh, not all migration has been officially sanctioned and documented. A significant portion of migration has been undocumented due to various factors, including economic hardship and political instability.

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