Millions of Hindus particularly Bengali speaking from East Pakistan took refuge in India's various states, mainly West Bengal. A number estimated that around 3.2 lakhs Hindus from East Pakistan migrated mainly to Kolkata and various rural areas and towns of West Bengal during 1947.
During the partition of India in 1947, millions of Hindus, especially Bengali-speaking individuals from East Pakistan, sought refuge in India's various states, particularly West Bengal. An estimated 3.2 lakh Hindus from East Pakistan migrated mainly to Kolkata and rural areas and towns within West Bengal during that period.