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Critics say the law is part of the government's agenda to marginalise Muslims, and that it violates secular principles enshrined in the constitution. ¿ëÀοë´ÞÀÌ»ç
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The government denies any religious bias and says Muslims are not covered by the new law because they are not religious minorities, and therefore do not need India's protection.