CAA 'unnecessary' legislation, will impact both Hindus and Muslims: Kejriwal

Citizenship (Amendment) Act will impact both Hindus and Muslims, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday, appealing to people to reject "unnecessary" legislation. Responding to a question during a town hall meeting here, Kejriwal said he appeals to Centre with "folded hands" to roll back "controversial legislation".

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"We don't need this law it is completely unnecessary. Where will we accommodate two crore Hindus from Pakistan," chief minister said. Centre should first take care of its citizens and n, people from or countries, he said. "I do t understand this legislation. need of hour is to provide employment to our children rar than bringing this legislation which is t needed in India," Kejriwal said.

Members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan till December 31, 2014 and face religious persecution re will t be treated as illegal immigrants but given Indian citizenship, according to Act.

issue over amended citizenship law is t about Hindus and Muslims. Act will affect people from both religions, Kejriwal said.

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