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We can’t trust Rohingyas, says MOS Home

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India cannot trust Rohingyas as they are “illegal migrants” and not Indian nationals, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said here on Thursday.

“Let me make it very clear… they are not Indians, they are illegal migrants. We can’t trust them,” Ahir said while speaking with a news channel.

“These people had come in small numbers and the then Indian government sheltered them. But now the government has decided not to keep them,” Ahir said.

“It is not in nation’s interest to keep them here. The government will not yield (to keep Rohingyas) under any pressure,” he added.

Ahir said that the Rohingyas might be having “some links” (with terror outfits), though he did not elaborate if the government has any specific input about Rohingyas’ links to any specific terror organisation.

“They may be having some links, that is why these things are being talked about… The government feels that they pose a danger,” the minister said.

India has drawn flak from the UN Human Rights Council over the issue.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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