Former Indian Premier Calls For Withdrawal Of CAA

Sumaira FH Published March 08, 2020 | 12:40 PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Mar, 2020 ) :Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for withdrawal of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).� � � � In his article in Indian newspaper 'the Hindu', Manmohan Singh said India has slided from a liberal democracy to a majoritarian state and faces social disharmony and economic slowdown, reported by Radio Pakistan.

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Pointing out to the anti-Muslim violence in New Delhi last month, he said the current situation in India is very grim and morose and state institutions failed to protect citizens during the violence.

�The former Indian Prime Minister wrote that investors are unwilling to undertake new projects in India and communal tensions are further reinforcing their reluctance.