"Supreme Court Upholds Assam Accord: Citizenship for Pre-1971 Refugees" In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has upheld the legality of a citizenship rule that recognizes the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to Bangladeshi refugees arriving before 1971. This key ruling supports Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, introduced in 1985. The provision allows refugees from Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) who entered India between 1966 and 1971 to become Indian citizens. The case was brought before a five-judge constitutional bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, where four judges, including Justices Surya Kant, MM Sundresh, and Manoj Misra, upheld the rule, with only Justice JB Pardiwala dissenting. The decision confirms that those who obtained citizenship under this section will retain it, reinforcing the importance of Section 6A for Assam’s historical challenges. Section 6A emerged as a "political solution" to address Assam’s unique situation due to
India's Diplomatic Relations with Other Asian Countries: A Comprehensive Analysis India, as a rising global power, plays a significant role in shaping geopolitics in Asia. With a diverse history, strategic geographical location, and a rapidly growing economy, India's relationships with its Asian neighbors are vital for regional stability and growth. This blog delves deep into India's bilateral relationships with key Asian countries, analyzing trade, defense partnerships, political ties, and cultural exchanges, supported by statistics and a human-centered narrative. 1. India-China Relations: A Complex Balance India and China are the two most populous countries in the world, and their relationship is a mixture of cooperation and rivalry. Historically, the two countries share a rich cultural exchange dating back to ancient times, with Buddhism being a significant link. However, post-independence, the Sino-Indian relationship has been dominated by political and territorial issu