She may have a glimmer of hope with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that seeks to ease the citizenship process for people from minority communities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who are coming to India in the wake of discrimination faced by them. A Joint Parliamentary Committee will submit its report Monday in which it is likely to recommend introduction of the bill. The Congress, TMC, CPI(M) and a few other parties are steadfastly opposing the bill claiming citizenship cannot be given on basis of religion. Khalsa Diwan Society is an effort by Sikhs and Hindus who have come to India from Afghanistan to make this country their home. The second wave of Hindus and Sikhs left Afghanistan in 1992 after withdrawal of the USSR and arrival of Mujahideens.

Source: Mint January 06, 2019 13:07 UTC