Month: November 2014
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
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