Responding to India's decision, Congressman Jim Costa said in a tweet: "This marks an important step towards protecting the Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan from imminent destruction at the hands of terrorists."
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An influential US congressman praised India for granting refugee status to Afghanistan's Sikhs and Hindus and urged the Trump administration to do the same for persecuted religious minorities in the war-torn country.
The Foreign Office said on Thursday that there had been a recent wave of attacks on Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan by terrorists at the request of their "external backers" and that India had provided the necessary visas to members of these communities who wanted to come. .
“We have received requests from members of these communities. They want to move to India, they want to settle here, and despite the current COVID situation, we are facilitating these requests,” the MEA spokesperson said. , Anurag Srivastava.
He said that once those who want to come and settle in India arrive in the country, their applications will be reviewed and processed according to existing rules and policies.
Responding to India's decision, Congressman Jim Costa said in a tweet: "This marks an important step towards protecting the Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan from imminent destruction at the hands of terrorists."
“While I am happy that India has offered them safe haven, there is still a long way to go to ensure their long-term safety. I will continue to advocate for more permanent solutions that will provide these families with security, economic stability and a better future, ”Costa said, referring to a New York Times report.
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