Not Acceptable: Thalapathy Vijay Denounces Citizenship Amendment Act

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader, Thalapathy Vijay, has strongly denounced the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

The Act, which was passed by Parliament four years ago, seeks to expedite citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014.

In a statement posted on the microblogging site X, Vijay expressed unequivocal opposition to the enforcement of the CAA, emphasizing that such legislation undermines the social cohesion among all citizens of the country.

“It is not acceptable to implement any law like the Indian Citizenship Ammendment Act 2019 (CAA) in an enviornment where all citizens of the country live with social harmony,” the statement read.

He appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to take proactive measures to prevent the enactment of this law within the state.

Additionally, Vijay’s stance aligns with that of several opposition leaders who have criticized the Centre for promulgating the rules associated with the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

They allege that the BJP government’s actions are aimed at fostering societal division and polarization ahead of general elections. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin condemned this move as part of the BJP’s divisive agenda, asserting that the electorate will respond resolutely during elections.