Archive · 25 Jul 2025
185 Pakistani Refugees Granted Indian Citizenship in Gujarat
In Gujarat, India, 185 Pakistani refugees were given Indian citizenship.
This happened on July 25th under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019.
These people, from minority groups, had been living in Kutch, Morbi, and Rajkot.
A government official, Harsh Sanghavi, was there to give them their citizenship.
He highlighted the challenges they faced and stated that India offers a safe place where all religions are respected, promising them equal opportunities.
The refugees expressed their gratitude to the government.
185 Pakistani refugees received Indian citizenship in Gujarat.
The citizenship was granted on July 25th.
The beneficiaries resided in Kutch, Morbi, and Rajkot districts.
Citizenship was granted under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat Minister of State for Home, attended the event.
- Who
- Pakistani refugees from minority communities.
- What
- 185 Pakistani refugees granted Indian citizenship.
- When
- July 25th
- Where
- Gujarat, India.
- Why
- To provide citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
- Citizenship Granted To
- 185 Pakistani refugees
- Location
- Gujarat, India
- Date
- July 25th
- Act
- Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Attended By
- Harsh Sanghavi
- Refugee Origins
- Pakistan (minority communities)
