On February 6, a group of Indian nationals who allegedly migrated illegally to the United States were deported and arrived at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat. A US military C-17 Globemaster aircraft had earlier landed in Amritsar, Punjab, carrying 104 Indian nationals.
Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the deportation issue with US President Donald Trump. Dhaliwal highlighted that Modi refers to Trump as a friend and should seek a resolution to the deportation problem. He confirmed that of the 104 deported individuals, around 30 are from Punjab, and all are in good health.
A US Embassy spokesperson stated that the United States is strictly enforcing its border and immigration laws, emphasizing that illegal migration is not worth the risk. The Ministry of External Affairs in India has also expressed its commitment to facilitating the return of Indian nationals overstaying or residing without proper documentation abroad.
Deported means being sent back to your home country because you were not allowed to stay in another country. In this case, Indian people were sent back from the US to India.
Ahmedabad is a big city in the state of Gujarat, India. It is known for its rich history and culture.
A US military aircraft is a plane used by the United States armed forces. It can be used for various purposes, including transporting people.
Amritsar is a city in the state of Punjab, India. It is famous for the Golden Temple, a very important place for Sikhs.
Deportees are people who have been sent back to their home country from another country. In this case, they are Indian nationals sent back from the US.
NRI Affairs Minister is a government official in India who looks after the issues and concerns of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who are Indians living abroad.
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal is a politician in India who was serving as the Punjab NRI Affairs Minister at the time of this event.
PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. He is the head of the government in India.
US President Trump refers to Donald Trump, who was the President of the United States at the time of this event.
The US Embassy is the official office of the United States in another country. It helps with diplomatic relations and assists US citizens abroad.
Immigration laws are rules set by a country to control who can enter, stay, or leave the country. They help manage the movement of people across borders.
Illegal migration is when people move to another country without following the legal rules and procedures. It can lead to being deported back to their home country.
The Ministry of External Affairs is a part of the Indian government that deals with India's foreign relations and helps Indian citizens living abroad.
Overstaying means staying in a country longer than you are allowed to according to your visa or permission. It can lead to deportation.
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