External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the issue of Indian nationals being deported from the United States. He emphasized that countries have a responsibility to take back their citizens if they are found living abroad illegally. The Indian government is working with the US to ensure deportees are treated humanely.
Jaishankar explained that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been following a standard procedure for deportations since 2012. This includes the use of restraints, although women and children are not restrained. Deportees' needs, such as food and medical emergencies, are attended to during transit.
A US Air Force plane carrying 104 Indian nationals arrived in Amritsar, Punjab. These individuals were allegedly living in the US illegally. Jaishankar highlighted the importance of cracking down on illegal migration while facilitating legal travel.
Jaishankar stressed that legal mobility is crucial for strengthening ties between India and the US. Illegal migration often leads to other crimes and inhumane conditions for those involved. He urged nations to verify and take back their nationals living abroad illegally.
Jaishankar provided deportation statistics from the US since 2009, showing fluctuating numbers over the years. The US Embassy reiterated its commitment to enforcing immigration laws and discouraging illegal migration.
S Jaishankar is the External Affairs Minister of India. He is responsible for managing India's foreign relations and international affairs.
Deportation is when a country sends someone back to their home country because they are living there illegally. It means they don't have the right permission to stay in that country.
Indian nationals are people who are citizens of India. They have an Indian passport and are recognized as belonging to India.
The US Embassy is the official office of the United States in another country. It helps with things like visas, passports, and relations between the US and that country.
Immigration laws are rules made by a country about who can enter, stay, and work there. These laws help control how many people come to live in the country.
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