Officials in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government have indicated their support for the acceptance of returnees, bolstered by a favorable relationship with Trump. However, criticism arose from Punjab’s Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, a state minister, who argued that this tough stance on immigration should be seriously contested. He called for humanitarian considerations in dealing with deportees, emphasizing the need for better treatment and more chances for those seeking better livelihoods. Estimates suggest over 700,000 undocumented Indian immigrants currently reside in the U.S., with a significant number facing imminent deportation amid rising pressures at both southern and northern borders.
Deportation of Indian Migrants Marks U.S. Military's Unprecedented Move
Deportation of Indian Migrants Marks U.S. Military's Unprecedented Move
The first deployment of a U.S. military aircraft to repatriate Indians highlights a significant immigration crackdown.
In a historic action, a U.S. military plane carrying at least 100 deported Indian migrants landed in India on Wednesday, marking the first instance of such a flight since President Trump assumed office. This unprecedented use of military resources for deportation signals a continuation of the Trump administration’s stringent immigration policies, particularly targeting one of the leading sources of unauthorized immigration to the U.S. – India. Last year saw over 25,000 Indian individuals apprehended attempting to cross the southern border.
