In this episode of 'Checks and Balance', Saahil Murli Menghani highlights the difference between the Narendra Modi government's words and actions when it comes to its claim that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was brought in to protect the Hindus and Sikhs of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh from persecution and terrorism.

However, nothing could be further from the truth. Menghani explains why.

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