Kairana 'migration': Centre to send reminder to Akhilesh govt for detailed report

The Centre will soon send a reminder to Uttar Pradesh government on its communication to it seeking a detailed report on the alleged migration of Hindus from Kairana village in the state.

A senior Home Ministry official said the state government is yet to responded to its letter, sent about 10 days ago, seeking a report on the allegations of migration of Hindus from the western part of the town. It had also asked the state government to verify the allegations and send a detailed report to it as early as possible.

"Since, there is no response from the state government, we will soon send a reminder to them," the official said.

There have been allegations that Hindus from Kairana village in Shamli district were "forced" to leave their homes by people from another community.

However, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had accused BJP leaders of "lying" and being "dishonest" on the issue.

Yadav claimed that most of the people had left the village about 10 to 15 years ago while others left in search of jobs about seven or eight years ago.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said if the information is correct, Uttar Pradesh government must take proper action.

"If some people are forced to leave their native place by any individual or gang, state government must take proper action," he had said.