Amit Shah extends gratitude to PM Modi for making Citizenship Bill a 'reality'

After the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha with an overwhelming majority a little past midnight on Monday Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making it a reality."I extend my gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for making the historic Citizenship Amendment Bill a reality, that will allow India to open its doors to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who are facing religious persecution. I thank everyone who supported this bill," Amit Shah stated in a tweet.Shah said that the minorities who chose to make Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan their home had to constantly live "in the fear of extinction"."This amended legislation by Modi government will allow India to extend them dignity and an opportunity to rebuild their lives," he added.The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Citizenship Bill with a majority of 311 votes against 80 votes in the Lower House where 391 members were present and voting. The debate ..