At Least 23 Dead Amid Ongoing Protests Of Indian Citizenship Law

The transcript discusses ongoing protests in Uttar Pradesh against India's new citizenship law, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which offers citizenship to non-Muslim minorities from neighboring countries. Critics argue the law is discriminatory and part of the BJP's Hindu nationalist agenda. Concerns include the potential detention of residents unable to prove citizenship. Prime Minister Modi dismisses these concerns, calling the CAA a humanitarian gesture.

What actions have authorities taken in response to the protests in Uttar Pradesh?

What are the implications of the CAA for Muslims in India according to its critics?