Govt should reconsider introducing Citizenship Bill again: Athawale

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Press Trust of India Kohima
Last Updated : Feb 18 2019 | 9:30 PM IST

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday said the Narendra Modi government should reconsider introducing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament again as it is connected with the sentiments of the people of the northeast region.

Athawale's remarks came a day after BJP president Amit Shah announced in Assam that the party will reintroduce the bill in Parliament if voted to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Addressing reporters here, Athawale said, "We should think about the sentiments of the people of the northeast region."

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First Published: Feb 18 2019 | 9:30 PM IST