Seema Haider, a woman from Pakistan, left her husband in her country and came to India in 2023 to live with her lover, Sachin Meena. Now, because of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, she is scared that she might be sent back.
After a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, earlier this week that killed at least 26 people, mostly tourists, India has stopped giving visas to people from Pakistan. It has also asked Pakistani citizens who are in India to go back to their country.
Seema Haider urges leaders to let her stay in India
Seema Haider, who recently had a baby girl with Sachin, has asked to stay in India. PTI quoted her saying, “I was Pakistan’s daughter, but now I’m India’s daughter-in-law,” as she pleaded to stay with her new family. In a video shared on social media, she is also heard saying, “I do not want to go to Pakistan. I appeal to PM (Narendra) Modi and UP CM Yogi (Adityanath) to let me stay in India,” according to PTI.
Seema Haider Says She Adopted Hinduism
The report also said that Seema Haider has adopted Hinduism after marrying Sachin Meena. The couple now lives in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Lawyer Says Seema Should Stay in India
According to her lawyer, AP Singh, Seema should be allowed to stay in Inida because she is married to an Indian citizen.
“Seema is no longer a Pakistani national. She married Sachin Meena, a resident of Greater Noida, and recently gave birth to their daughter, Bharti Meena. Her citizenship is now connected with her Indian husband, and therefore the Centre’s directive should not apply to her,” Advocate AP Singh told PTI on Thursday.
India’s Actions After Pahalgam Attack
After the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India has taken strong steps against Pakistan. This includes asking Pakistani citizens in Inida to leave by April 27. Those in India on a medical visa have until April 29, when their visa will expire.
