Reporters Without Orders Reporters Without Orders Ep 343: Assam citizenship test, Delhi air pollution
Oct 26, 2024
Delve into the weather contrasts between Guwahati and Delhi, spotlighting a cyclone's silver lining amidst Delhi's pollution woes. Discover how a pivotal Supreme Court ruling shapes Assam's citizenship landscape and its tangled historical roots. Examine Delhi's year-round pollution challenges and rising open burning incidents, questioning the effectiveness of existing initiatives. Explore the complexities of vehicular emissions and the transition to electric transport, while also illuminating the dire humanitarian situation in Palestine and the significance of independent journalism.
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Assam Citizenship Ruling
- The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A, keeping the 1971 cutoff date for Assam citizenship.
- This impacts migrants, especially those arriving in the 1950s and 1960s, who are now considered legal.
CAA Contradiction
- Although the court upheld the 1971 cutoff, the Citizenship Amendment Act allows non-Muslims citizenship until 2014.
- This contradiction raises questions about the act's impact on Assam's citizenship issue.
Land Ownership Criteria
- Assam's government implements land policies requiring 75 years of ownership proof, impacting certain groups.
- This policy excludes SC, ST, and Gurkhas, raising further questions on land rights.