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Press Release 16th January 2003

Delhi State Chapter


PIPFPD condemns the denial of visas to several Pakistan citizens desirous of attending the Asian Social Forum held in Hyderabad from January 2nd to January 7th 2003. As many as 360 delegates for the ASF from Pakistan were denied visa. Among those denied the visa includes the Co-chairperson of the Pakistan India Peoples' Forum, I.A. Rehman as well as noted human rights activist Asma Jahangir.
Denial of visas to people who hold no official position and are part of the democratic movement in Pakistan only implies that the Indian Government is un-willing to extend courtesies due to our neighbours to enable them to participate in regional or pan-regional meetings just because they take place in India. This is highly condemnable.
The Government of India, in all its sincerity and commitment to South Asian peace, should open up the borders to enable people-to-people interaction as a precursor to peace at the governmental level. We call upon GOI to take this initiative and restart the road and railways to Pakistan.


Vijayan MJ, Convener
On Behalf of PIPFPD Delhi State Chapter


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