The demand was raised during a function organised by the Hansi unit of the forum at the local Rest House, where Haryana Trade Welfare Board Chairman Rajesh Thakral was accorded a warm welcome with flower garlands and a traditional turban." />
States » NorthPosted at: Jul 13 2026 1:18PM


Punjabi Khatri forum seeks law against derogatory remarks targeting community

Panchkula, Jul 13 (UNI) Members of the Punjabi Khatri Suraksha Manch urged the Haryana Government to enact a law to curb the use of derogatory terms against members of the Punjabi Arora-Khatri community, including "refugee" and "Pakistani."
The demand was raised during a function organised by the Hansi unit of the forum at the local Rest House, where Haryana Trade Welfare Board Chairman Rajesh Thakral was accorded a warm welcome with flower garlands and a traditional turban.
The delegation, led by Hansi district president Keshav Dhamija, submitted its demand to the Chairman, requesting that he take up the matter with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
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