PM Modi meets Sikh-Hindu delegation from Afghanistan, tells them 'India is your home'
India Today
A delegation of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan met PM Modi at his residence and thanked him for bringing about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as well as standing up for them in times of distress.
A delegation of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence here on Saturday and thanked him for bringing about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as well as standing up for them in times of distress.
Welcoming the delegation, PM Modi said they are not guests, but that India is their home.
The meeting comes a day after Modi hosted a number of prominent Sikhs at his residence, and a day before the Punjab Assembly polls.
Modi talked about the immense difficulties faced by the Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan and the help provided by the government to bring them to India safely, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.
In this light, he also talked about the significance of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and its benefits for the community, the statement said.
Modi assured them of continuous support in the future as well to resolve all issues and address the difficulties faced by them.
The prime minister also talked about the significance of the tradition of honouring the Guru Granth Sahib, in light of which special arrangements were made to bring back 'Swaroop' of Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanistan.
