There have widespread protests across the country including the national capital region and northeastern states against the CAA amendment. The protest in Assam and other northeastern states turned violent over fears that the move will cause a loss of their "political rights, culture and land rights" and motivate further migration from Bangladesh.
The agitators say that new amendment in Citizenship Act discriminates against Muslims and violates the right to equality enshrined in the Constitution of the country. Sects like Shias and Ahmedis also face persecution in Muslim-majority countries like Pakistan but are not included in the CAA. Questions were also raised on the exclusion of persecuted religious minorities from other regions such as Tibet, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.