Pakistan is a bogey they have shed but the people here are yet to accept that.“I came to India in 1997. Having an Indian citizenship meant their lives would change for the better, but that’s hardly been the case with the Hindus who migrated from Pakistan to live in Jodhpur. At least, 17,000 people are living in Jodhpur district itself and can affect the results in Soorsagar constituency. However, my ordeal continues as I am often being called a ‘Pakistani’ and denied government benefits,” rues 70-year-old Roshanji Bheel.His remarks sum up the sentiments of 17,000 Hindu migrants from Pakistan living in Jodhpur district . Those who have granted citizenships should get all government benefits.”“They should get rehabilitation packages, domicile certificates, medical and education facilities.
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