Delhi was pacted on 8 April 1950 after six days of talks between India and Pakistan. This pact, known as the Nehru-Liaquat pact, was meant to ensure the rights of minorities in both countries. Apart from this, the biggest motive of this pact was to avoid war between the two countries. Let's know everything about this deal …
Splits and riots
The partition of India in 1947 is one of the saddest and bloodiest chapters in history. Large-scale riots occurred on both sides in which millions of people were killed, thousands of women were raped, minor girls were abducted and forcibly converted. Minority communities living in both countries became largely vulnerable to mass slaughter. In December 1949, trade relations between the two countries also ceased. To save their lives, the minorities of both countries left their homes and everything. When Hindus and Sikhs from Pakistan came to India, Muslims from India migrated to Pakistan. The number of Hindu Muslims who came to India and went to Pakistan was around 1 million. Those who left their country and did not go anywhere were seen with suspicion.
A Settlement
There was an atmosphere of fear among the people. To solve this problem, the then Prime Minister of both the countries i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru from India and Liaquat Ali Khan from Pakistan took steps. They had a conversation on April 2, 1950. They signed an agreement to protect the rights of minorities living in both countries. The main objective of this agreement was to reduce the fear of religious minorities, end communal riots and create an atmosphere of peace.
Highlights of the agreement
* Both governments will ensure the citizenship and security of their minorities and equal rights to their property.
* Ensure protection of basic human rights. These basic rights included freedom of movement, freedom of thought and expression and freedom of religion.
* A minority commission will be formed to ensure their representation.
* If there is a problem for the minorities, then it will be the responsibility of both the governments to solve their problems without delay.