A new analysis argues that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are systematically excluding vulnerable groups while reinforcing Hindu nationalist policies. Critics claim the measures disproportionately target marginalized communities, raising concerns over citizenship rights and religious discrimination. The report highlights how these legal frameworks may deepen social divisions and undermine democratic principles. Legal and civil society experts are calling for greater scrutiny of the process amid growing public debate.


The SIR is disenfranchising marginalised communities and advancing the Hindu nationalist project.