Seema Haider, a Pakistani national, has captured the attention of both Bollywood and Indian political circles since her arrival in India earlier this year, along with her four children. While the Ministry of External Affairs is actively investigating her case, Haider’s presence in the country has been met with a mix of intrigue and controversy.
Reports suggest that Seema Haider has managed to secure opportunities in both Bollywood and Indian politics, creating quite a buzz among various groups. Speculation arose when Republican Party of India (Athawale) leader Masoom Kishor hinted at the possibility of Haider joining the BJP ally. However, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale clarified that there were no ties between their party and Seema Haider, emphasizing that she came from Pakistan to India and her inclusion in their party was out of the question.
#WATCH | Delhi: On Pakistani national Seema Haider, Ramdas Athawale, President, Republican Party of India (Athawale) & Union Minister says, "Our party has no relations with Seema Haider. She has come from Pakistan to India…There is no question of including her in our party…If… pic.twitter.com/o735VvRh4u
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In the entertainment sphere, Haider has reportedly auditioned for a role in a film based on the murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal. Representatives from Jani Firefox Production House met with her for an audition, indicating potential opportunities for her in Bollywood. However, Haider expressed her intention to act in the film only after receiving clearance from the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad, possibly due to the sensitive nature of the role as a RAW officer.
Haider’s entry into India raised concerns regarding border security, leading to the suspension of an inspector and a jawan from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The SSB guards the India-Nepal border, and the suspended officials were responsible for checking the passenger vehicle that Seema Haider used to enter India on May 13, in the border district of Siddharth Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Sources have revealed that the suspended personnel will face a full court of inquiry to investigate any potential dereliction of duty during the incident. The inquiry will scrutinize aspects that were not covered during the preliminary investigation and will also explore the roles of other personnel on duty that day.
Seema Haider hails from the Sindh province in Pakistan and entered India via Nepal, accompanied by her young children, with the intention of living with Sachin Meena, a resident of Greater Noida. The couple initially met in 2019 through the popular online game PUBG.
As the Ministry of External Affairs continues its investigation, Seema Haider’s journey to India remains a subject of fascination and concern. Her aspirations in Bollywood and the attention from a political party have added intrigue to her story, while questions surrounding her entry route raise security and diplomatic implications. As the situation unfolds, authorities will be closely monitoring developments to ensure appropriate actions are taken.