Rampur/Lucknow, Oct 29: Nearly two decades after leaving Pakistan for India, 38-year-old Poonam, who has been living in Rampur on a long-term visa, has finally been granted Indian citizenship under the CAA in an unforgettable Diwali gift for her family.

Journey from Swat to Rampur

Poonam, who came to India in 2004 with her brother Gagan amid growing militancy in Pakistan's Swat region, had been waiting for years to secure legal recognition as an Indian citizen.

Brother Granted Citizenship Earlier

Her brother was granted citizenship in 2016, but her own application faced repeated rejections before finally being approved this year under the provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

Life in India and Marriage in Rampur

Poonam had initially moved between Delhi and Rampur afte

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