Mayawati upset over planned inclusion of 'positives' of CAA in Lucknow University syllabus

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Friday expressed her displeasure over a planned introduction of 'positives' of CAA in course of political science at Luckw University. As per reports, university ministration has planned to hold a debate on contentious new citizenship law in month of February. Following debate by  political science department, a proposal will be sent for inclusion of positive aspects of CAA in syllabus.

Mayawati took to Twitter to express her displeasure. " CAA debate, etc. is fine, but despite proceedings in court, inclusion of this controversial and divisive citizenship law by Luckw University in syllabus is completely wrong and inappropriate. BSP strongly opposes this and will certainly take it back when it comes to power in UP," former UP CM wrote in Hindi.

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Intended to clarify CAA says university

Speaking to media, Shashi Shukla, He of Department of Political Science at Luckw University, reasoned that move is needed to clarify people about CAA. “re is a proposal for a paper under subject ‘contemporary issue in Indian politics’ and including CAA in it is under consideration. We will include it in syllabus and put it on board as a proposal. If passed it will be sent to Acemic Council and once it is cleared, studies will start," he said.

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Contentious new citizenship law

BJP government has drawn huge flak from citizens across India against CAA that fast-tracks citizenship for n-Muslim immigrants from neighbouring Pakistan, Afghanistan and Banglesh. government says law is necessary to provide relief to thousands of people fleeing persecution in those countries because of ir faith. Opponents of law contend that bill purposely leaves out Muslim immigrants and does t provide relief to those fleeing similar persecution in neighbouring Sri Lanka and Myanmar.

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Violence in UP

Protests against CAA have turned violent in many towns of UP where a statewide prohibitory order was in place for days in December to quell protests. Yogi government and UP Police have come under intense criticism for alleged police brutality while curbing demonstrations, most tably in Meerut and Firozab. Periodic internet shutdowns were also one of tactics employed by state that sought to curb dissent.

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