Economist Podcasts Exclusionary rule: India’s citizenship law
Dec 19, 2019
Edward McBride, Asia editor for The Economist, offers insightful analyses on India’s controversial citizenship laws and the protests they incite, questioning the impacts on the nation’s secularism. Slavea Chankova, healthcare correspondent, discusses the persistent challenge of tuberculosis, examining innovative treatments and the dilemmas of vaccine development. The conversation captivates with its exploration of societal tensions and urgent health issues, making for a compelling and multifaceted discussion.
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Exclusionary Citizenship Law
- India's new citizenship law offers a fast track to naturalization for some religious communities.
- This excludes Muslims, raising concerns about secularism and discrimination.
Widespread Protests
- Protests against the citizenship law are widespread across India, even among the upper and middle classes.
- University campuses have been particularly active, suggesting broader concern beyond solely Muslim communities.
Secularism Under Attack
- The law, while seemingly offering refuge, specifically excludes Muslims, leading to protests.
- This is seen as another attack on India's secularism, targeting the Muslim minority.