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Afghan Sikh and Hindu refugees aspire to stay back in India

Source: Deccan Chronicle New Delhi: A large number of Sikh and Hindu refugees from Afghanistan want to stay back in India, as the security situation in their country is not stable. Many of them, especially the young have learnt stitching and operating the computer and desire to be self-reliant. New Delhi is home to a… Continue reading Afghan Sikh and Hindu refugees aspire to stay back in India

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Modi Government Grants Citizenship to Afghan and Pakistani Sikhs and Sindhis; Gujarati Sikhs Still Face Discrimination

Source: Sikh24.com NEW DELHI (November 18, 2014)—Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Indian citizenship for 11,000 Sindhis and Sikhs who had migrated from Pakistan and Afghanistan prior to December 31, 2009.  These people had migrated to India in order to escape ongoing oppression due to the unrest in Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan. A majority… Continue reading Modi Government Grants Citizenship to Afghan and Pakistani Sikhs and Sindhis; Gujarati Sikhs Still Face Discrimination

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Ealing’s Afghan Hindus to throw Diwali Fete this weekend

Source: GetWestLondon Afghan Hindus in Ealing will be holding their annual Diwali Fete this weekend, celebrating the sixth anniversary of the charity. The event will be held on November 8 at the Asamai Community Centre, Johnson street, Southall. This is an annual event that the Asamai youth committee holds for its members with more than… Continue reading Ealing’s Afghan Hindus to throw Diwali Fete this weekend

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