Persecuted Hindus

The recent case of a group of Pakistani Hindus who entered the country on month-long pilgrimage visas but have since then sought political asylum citing religious persecution back home has brought India’s immigration and citizenship policies under the spotlight. In response to a public interest litigation, the Delhi High Court has stayed the imminent deportation of the 151 Pakistani Hindus whose visas expired months ago and asked the Union Government to explain why they should not be offered refuge. The Government has time till February next year to respond. But, since the Government does not have a specific policy on the matter, and has traditionally dealt with such issues on a case-by-case basis, it has led to enormous dissatisfaction and resentment among those affected. This lack of definite policy guidelines on the matter, especially with respect to people of Indian origin regardless of their religious affiliation, cannot continue to remain.

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