Uttar Pradesh minister Anil Rajbhar praised the state cabinet’s approval to resettle 99 Hindu Bengali families displaced from Bangladesh, calling it a crucial step. Rajbhar emphasized the significance of implementing such initiatives nationwide, lauding the Modi government’s move and the opportunities provided by the Uttar Pradesh administration to these families.
Highlighting historical context, Rajbhar referenced Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s appeal to grant citizenship to Hindus fleeing persecution in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The Uttar Pradesh State Cabinet recently sanctioned the resettlement of Hindu Bengali families from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, currently residing in Meerut district.
This decision precedes the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, where refugee rehabilitation and citizenship issues hold political sensitivity. The 99 Hindu Bengali families, residing in Nangla Gosai village of Mawana tehsil in Meerut district for years, will be relocated to Rasulabad tehsil in Kanpur Dehat district for permanent resettlement.
The state government’s move aims to address long-pending rehabilitation issues while considering humanitarian, environmental, and legal aspects associated with the families’ current location. Party leaders view this decision as a demonstration of the government’s commitment to refugee protection and addressing rehabilitation challenges.
Officials anticipate the commencement of the resettlement process in the following weeks, marking a significant step towards resolving the displacement issue for these families.
