“PAKISTANI HINDUS IN RAJASTHAN FACE CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGES, UNCERTAIN FUTURE.”
Why in the news?
“Pakistani Hindus in Rajasthan face citizenship hurdles, poor living conditions; activists demand government action for rehabilitation and support.”
source:eduprep
About the Citizenship Issues:
- Despite the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Pakistani Hindus arriving in India after December 31, 2014, face hurdles in obtaining citizenship.
- Citizenship applications under the Citizenship Act, 1955, have been pending for years, leaving many without legal status or access to benefits.
- Pakistani Hindu families in Barmer lack basic amenities like proper roads, sewerage lines, and clean drinking water.
- Many struggle to make ends meet through menial jobs and face social stigma, hindering their integration and access to education and healthcare.
About The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA):
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