An Afghan Sikh-Hindu delegation met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. They honored and thanked the Prime Minister for bringing Afghan Sikhs and Hindus safely to India from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
The Prime Minister welcomed the delegation by saying that they are not guests but are in their own house, adding that India is their home.
Citizenship Amendment Act
Prime Minister talked about the immense difficulties faced by them in Afghanistan and the help provided by the government to bring them to India safely.
In this light, he also talked about the significance of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and its benefits for the community.
He assured them of continuous support in the future as well to resolve all issues and difficulties faced by them.
Bringing back Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanistan.
Prime Minister also talked about the significance of the tradition of honoring Guru Granth Sahib, in light of which special arrangements were made to bring back Swaroop of Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanistan.
Shri Manjinder Singh Sirsa thanked the Prime Minister for sending help from India for bringing back the community safely and said that when no one stood with them, the Prime Minister ensured constant support and timely help.
Other members of the delegation also thanked the Prime Minister for standing up for them in times of distress.
They said that he is not just the Prime Minister of India, but the Prime Minister of the world since he understands the difficulties faced especially by Hindus and Sikhs across the world, and makes all-out efforts to provide immediate help in all such cases.
Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and Union Minister of State Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi were also present on the occasion.
