Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi elated

Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Delhi expressed hope and happiness on the implementation of the CAA on Monday, saying they are elated that “we will be called Indian citizens finally”.

Dharamveer Solanki, who is considered the chief of the Pakistani Hindu refugee community in Delhi, told PTI that around 500 from the community will receive citizenship now.

“My family and I have been waiting for this for over a decade now. We are extremely happy that finally we will be called Indian citizens now. I am glad I decided to return to my homeland in 2013,” Solanki said.

“It feels like a huge burden has been lifted from our shoulders. With the implementation of this act, around 500 Pakistani Hindu refugee families who live here, will get citizenship,” Solanki told PTI.