India proposes nationwide citizen’s list, Muslims fear discrimination
30 November 2019 |
7:41 am
India has proposed creating a list of all people who legally fulfill Indian citizenship requirements. Opponents fear the list could be used to target minority groups. Murali Krishnan reports.
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