Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti urged the Centre to reconsider its decision to deport those Pakistani nationals who have been married to Indians and have been living here for 30–40 years.
Stressing that the move raised “serious humanitarian concerns”, Mufti said most of the affected are women who have “long been part of society”.
“The recent government directive to deport all Pakistani nationals from India has raised serious humanitarian concerns, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. Many affected are women who came to India 30–40 years ago, married Indian citizens, raised families, and have long been part of our society,” the PDP chief said in a post on X.
Calling for a compassionate approach, Mufti said deporting individuals who have lived peacefully in India for decades would be inhumane.
“We urge the government to reconsider this decision, and adopt a compassionate approach regarding women, children and the elderly,” she said.
“Deporting individuals who have lived peacefully in India for decades would not only be inhumane but would inflict deep emotional and physical distress on families who now know no other home,” the former Chief Minister further said.
