Letter to BS: Why citizens' inclusion in CAA discussions is the way forward

It is important that the legislative process in our country be more transparent

The last few weeks have seen major protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) across the country. Opinion is divided on the amendment. Whatever the case, the Supreme Court has accepted the pleas challenging the CAA and would pronounce the verdict over its constitutional validity in due course. The ruling dispensation believes that those who are protesting the amendment have fallen prey to a misinformation campaign. Though this is a matter of discussion, it also needs to be accepted here that fishing in troubled waters by political parties is not uncommon. It is important that the legislative process in our