On January 22, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action in defending the rights of Indian immigrants in the United States. Surjewala expressed concerns over the silence of the Indian government regarding deportation orders under President Donald Trump's administration.
In a detailed post, Surjewala highlighted the contributions of over 20,000 Indian immigrants who have moved to the US in search of better opportunities. He emphasized that these immigrants are not intruders but individuals who have sacrificed much for personal growth and a better life.
Surjewala criticized the Indian government's acceptance of the deportation orders, stating that it fails the immigrants and the nation. He urged PM Modi to uphold India's values of equality, justice, and fraternity, and to protect the dreams of Indian citizens abroad.
He referenced India's ancient wisdom of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and called on the Prime Minister to stand up to President Trump, defending the rights of Indian immigrants. Surjewala also mentioned Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who urged President Trump to show mercy to immigrants during her sermon.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, addressed President Trump, urging him to have mercy on immigrants, stating that the majority are not criminals. She highlighted the fears of families and children affected by deportation policies.
A Congress MP is a Member of Parliament from the Indian National Congress party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
Randeep Singh Surjewala is a politician from the Indian National Congress party and serves as a Member of Parliament in India.
PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the Indian government.
Indian immigrants are people from India who have moved to another country, like the United States, to live and work there.
Deportation orders are official decisions by a government to send immigrants back to their home country, often because they don't have legal permission to stay.
President Trump's administration refers to the time when Donald Trump was the President of the United States, from 2017 to 2021.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is a religious leader in the United States who has spoken out on social and political issues, including immigration.
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