The actress and activist explains the Act and how when it is linked with the National Register of Citizens, it becomes highly discriminatory to not just one community but also the Indian poor.
Earlier this month, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government passed the Citizenship Amendment Act in Rajya Sabha. Following this, nation-wide protests led by students across campuses in the country broke out.
In this video, actress and activist Swara Bhasker explains why are students protesting. She also explains the Act and how when it is linked with the National Register of Citizens, it becomes highly discriminatory to not just one community but also the Indian poor.
Author: Swara Bhasker
She is an award winning actress in the Hindi film Industry whose gilmography includes the critically acclaimed Anaarkali Of Aarah (2017), the critical-commercial success Nil Battey Sannata (2016); superhit blockbuster films Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo (2015), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Raanjhanaa (2013) and Tanu Weds Manu (2011).
Swara is also an occasional writer and columnist and her short stories and articles have appeared in The Little Magazine, Seminar, The Himal Southasian, The Hindu and the Indian Express.
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