The Intelligence from The Economist Exclusionary rule: India’s citizenship law
Dec 19, 2019
Edward McBride, Asia editor for The Economist, discusses the outcry over India's citizenship law that excludes Muslims, linking it to rising Hindu nationalism and threats to secularism. Slavea Chankova, healthcare correspondent, delves into tuberculosis, highlighting new approaches to combat drug-resistant strains and improve treatment access. The conversation balances urgent social issues with promising healthcare innovations, making for a thought-provoking listen that explores both national identity and global health challenges.
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Exclusionary Citizenship Law
- India's new citizenship law offers a fast track to naturalization for refugees from neighboring countries.
- However, it excludes Muslims, raising concerns about secularism.
Widespread Protests
- Protests against the citizenship law have erupted across India, notably on university campuses.
- The upper and middle classes, including many Muslims, are leading the protests, surprising the government.
Discriminatory Provision
- The law grants a fast track to citizenship for non-Muslim refugees from certain countries.
- Critics argue that this violates secular principles and further marginalizes India's Muslim population.