CAA a "divisive" measure, it must be repealed, says Sinha

Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha on Thursday dubbed the new citizenship law CAA as a "divisive" measure and alleged peaceful protests against the contentious legislation are being suppressed in BJP-ruled states.

The former finance minister said the objective of his 'Gandhi Shanti Yatra' is to spread the message of unity and peace, and protect the Constitution.

Led by Sinha, the yatra, that commenced from the Gateway of India in Mumbai, arrived here on Thursday evening.

Addressing reporters before participating in a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act-National Register of Citizens (NRC), Sinha said the thinking of the present BJP- led government at the Centre at variance with Gandhian values.

"Currently, there are peaceful protests happening in universities in the country, but unfortunately these peaceful protests are being suppressed in BJP-ruled states," he alleged.

The former BJP leader said the main reason behind these widespread protests is ...