(a) the number of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Christian refugees from the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan etc. who have settled in India up to 31st December, 2014;
(b) the number of refugees in different States; and
(c) the number of refugees in Assam, district-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)
(a) to (c): In the absence of any authentic survey, the accurate data of Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who came from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan etc. and settled in various parts of India including Assam up to 31st December, 2014 is not available. However, as per available information, more than 30,000 persons belonging to such minority communities from these countries are staying in India on Long Term Visa.
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