Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, who presented it to Indian parliamentarians on behalf of Amit Shah, the sector’s top minister, said that the legislation seeks to streamline various immigration-related services, such as the entry, stay and exit of foreigners in the country.

According to Rai, the bill proposes, among other things, that the central government be given certain powers to regulate matters relating to foreigners, including visa and registration requirements.

In addition, it stipulates that permission be granted to establish a bill to deal with matters related or incidental to visitors.

The bill was rejected by the opposition on the grounds that it violates “multiple fundamental rights,” the Financial Express explained.

In response to the criticism, the official defended the bill and said that Parliament had full legislative authority to pass such legislation, the newspaper reported.

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