Pakistan's Seema Haider names newborn son ‘Bharat’, says proud of her new identity

Seema Haider, a Pakistani woman who relocated to India, celebrated her newborn son's naming ceremony, choosing the name ‘Bharat’.

Published on: Apr 3, 2026, 20:13:47 IST

By Yamini C S

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Seema Haider, the Pakistan-born woman who moved to India in 2023, recently held a naming ceremony for her newborn son at her home in Rabupura, Noida. Seema, who welcomed her sixth child in February this year, chose the name “Bharat” for her baby with her husband Sachin Meena.

Pakistan's Seema Haider has named her sixth child "Bharat". (PTI)

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Speaking during the ceremony, she said she finds Hindu traditions “beautiful” and expressed pride in following the religion, adding that such rituals and small festivals bring joy and strengthen bonds within families, as reported by Live Hindustan.

Explaining the choice of the name, Seema said a priest had suggested a name starting with the letter “Bh”, and the couple felt “Bharat” was the most meaningful and fitting option.

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She also spoke about her life in India, saying she enjoys supporting the country, especially during cricket matches, and celebrates victories with her family. Seema added that she feels accepted and respected in her community and has no desire to return to Pakistan, the report noted.

Seema has four children from her previous marriage and has had two more after meeting Sachin. She entered India via Nepal in 2023 with her children.

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The couple reportedly met while playing the online game PUBG and later got married at a temple in Kathmandu. Seema has repeatedly said that India is now her home and she wishes to continue living here.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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