Assimilate into Indian culture, Hindu immigrants from Pak told
Immigrants from Pakistan are living in India on a long-term visa (LTV), with many applying for citizenship under the CAA or even through the regular process of naturalisation.
A recent order, following the Pahalgam killings, which asks them to apply afresh with their visa details at the Union home ministry portal, has left many anxious. Many of them have sought clarification from community leaders. Addressing their concerns, Loya asked them to adapt to Indian culture and not panic needlessly.
Many Hindu immigrants admitted that they were not well-versed in Hindu ways of life, especially the cultural nuances, because of their stay in Pakistan.
"It's because many of them spent a large part of their life in Pakistan and could not learn much about Hindu culture," said Rajesh Jhambia, the secretary of Sindh-Hindi Panchayat, the NGO which helps the immigrants.
"Of course, many of them watched the episodes of Ramayana and Mahabharata on video cassettes, but they did not have an in-depth knowledge of Indian customs. There was little scope to learn either," said one of them.
Loya told TOI that he wanted to tell the immigrants to leave the past behind and look forward to what lies ahead. "They have left Pakistan behind following the troubles they endured in the country. Now in India, they have this opportunity to start afresh. They should learn Indian culture and rise beyond caste and creed to work for the upliftment of society," Loya said.
Later, addressing the gathering, Jhambia said LTV holders need to apply at the Union home ministry portal before July 10. Anyone living on an LTV and not granted Indian citizenship must apply on the new portal. There are over 2,300 LTV holders in Nagpur, and failure to apply afresh before July 10 can lead to action.
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