Fresh clashes erupt in New Delhi between protesters and police in a week of opposition to a new law that makes it easier for non-Muslims from neighbouring countries to gain citizenship.
Clashes have erupted in New Delhi between thousands of protesters and police, the latest violence in a week of opposition to a new law that makes it easier for non-Muslims from neighbouring countries to gain citizenship.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his rivals were trying to incite students using 'guerilla politics'Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government said the new law
and Christians from persecution in neighbouring Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan by offering them a path to Indian citizenship. "This Act illustrates India's centuries-old culture of acceptance, harmony, compassion and brotherhood," Mr Modi tweeted on Monday.Police fired tear gas in the New Seelampur part of the capital to push back protesters swarming barricades and throwing stones. Many were injured, including two police officers.Cars were damaged and roads strewn with rocks while small fires on the road sent smoke into the air.
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