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Title
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Indo-Ceylon Pact and _Stateless_ Indians
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Description
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The Indo-Ceylon Pact, signed in 1964, aimed to resolve the citizenship status of over 975,000 Indians in Ceylon, many considered "stateless." Despite initial hopes, political changes in both countries complicated its implementation. The pact stipulated repatriation of 525,000 Indians to India and granting Ceylonese citizenship to 300,000, yet faced opposition from the newly elected parties in Ceylon and India. Key issues include the compulsory nature of repatriation, the creation of separate electoral registers, and economic strains from repatriation costs. The ongoing debates reflect tensions over citizenship rights and the future of the Indian-origin population in Ceylon.
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Format
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Pdf
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Language
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English
