Hundreds Protest Against Citizenship Act, Citizens' List In Chandigarh

Hundreds, including students, on Thursday, demonstrated against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

The protesters have gathered near the grounds outside a mosque in Chandigarh's Sector 20 and are expected to take out a march.

They also plan to submit a memorandum to Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator VP Singh Badnore to express their resentment against the amended Citizenship Act and the NRC.

A student protester said that they were protesting in solidarity with the students of Jamia Millia Islamia and several other universities across the country.

"Today, a conspiracy is being hatched to destroy the country's constitution and spoil the peaceful atmosphere. We are protesting against CAA and the government's decision to implement NRC in the country," another protester said.

The amended Citizenship Act seeks to provide citizenship to members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who have entered India till December 31, 2014, following religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.