In Telangana, Republican Party of India (A) President and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale today appealed to people to maintain calm as the Citizenship Amendment Act is not going to affect any Indian citizen. He was addressing media in Hyderabad, after reviewing various government programmes. <br />''<br />''Stating that the government is committed for the welfare of all sections of people, the Minister appealed to the Muslim community to strive together for the country's progress. He also said the Opposition parties like Congress and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen are trying to exploit the situation and create disturbances. He opined that protests are being held only after Jamia Milia incidents and said the police should inquire into the incidents took place in JNU. He further said that his party, RPI is strongly supporting the CAA and the NRC.<br />''<br />''<br />