CAA-NRC Implementation: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised concerns on Monday about the Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly issuing separate identity cards to individuals in border areas. She cautioned the public, asserting that accepting such cards could lead to consequences under the National Register of Citizens (NRC), possibly resulting in expulsion from the country.BSFs Alleged ActionsMamata Banerjees remarks followed Union Minister Shantanu Thakurs statement on Sunday, indicating the imminent implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) nationwide within a week.The BSF is oppressing the people. The BSF wants to give a separate identity card to the people in the border areas. Remember, do not take the separate identity card that the BSF wants to give by entering the border area say that I have an Aadhaar card or that I have a ration card say that I will not take your card. If you take that card, you will come under the NRC, and they will throw you out, warned Mamata Banerjee.Appeal for Voter EnrollmentThe Chief Minister urged the public to enroll their names in the voters list, emphasizing that this would prevent individuals from facing expulsion from the state by authorities in Delhi.Please enrol your name in the voters list. So that Delhi cannot get a chance to throw out you of the state, said Mamata Banerjee.Criticism of BJP and Cultural ReferencesIn addition to her concerns over identity cards, Mamata Banerjee criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what she perceived as neglecting to mention Sita and Lord Rams mother, Kaushalya.You have forgotten Mother Sita. You do not say the name of Mother Sita you do not say the name of Kaushalya, the mother who gave birth to Lord Rama. How is a child born without a mother Without a wife, how can a husband move forward Do you not remember Sitas Agni Pariksha, her entry into the Patal lok questioned CM Banerjee.She underscored the importance of acknowledging the role of women as the pride of society, contributing to the protection of the country and society through their various roles.Background on CAAThe Citizenship Amendment Act, introduced by the Narendra Modi government, seeks to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants who arrived in India before December 31, 2014, from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Mamata Banerjees cautionary message comes amid the lingering debates and protests surrounding the implementation of the CAA and the NRC.Note: The CAA sparked significant protests across the country after its introduction in December 2019.
