Q.428 Threat to Pakistani Hindu MLA’s life

Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.428
TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.02.2011

SHRI HARIN PATHAK:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is true that an Hindu MLA of Sindh Province has left Pakistan due to threat to his life and came to India; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereon?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) & (b) Government has seen reports that Mr. Ram Singh Sodho, former Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh has moved to India. It is the responsibility of the Government of Pakistan to discharge its obligations towards its citizens, including those from the minority community.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220217247.

Pakistan
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