Athawale slams US for deporting Indian immigrants in shackles, calls it 'wrong treatment'
Athawale criticized the US deportation policy after 104 Indian immigrants arrived in Amritsar in shackles, calling it inhumane. He assured that India has raised concerns with the US and the issue will be discussed during PM Modi’s upcoming visit.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has condemned the US government’s treatment of illegal Indian immigrants, stating that deporting them in shackles was "wrong and avoidable."
US deports 104 Indians in shackles
On February 5, a US military aircraft carrying 104 undocumented Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, marking the first mass deportation under the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Shocking claims: Deportees alleged they were handcuffed and leg-cuffed throughout the journey and were only unshackled after landing.
The Indian government has formally raised concerns with Washington, stating that such treatment could have been avoided.
Athawale condemns 'Inhumane' treatment
Speaking at a press conference, Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, stated that it was wrong to deport them in shackles. The US should have avoided such treatment."
The issue will be discussed during PM Modi’s visit to the US next week".
India’s development and budget highlights
Athawale also outlined key budget allocations, emphasizing India’s path to becoming a developed nation by 2047:
Defence sector: ₹6 lakh crore allocated.
Railways: ₹2.52 lakh crore earmarked.
Social justice ministry: ₹1.68 lakh crore under the special component plan.
Tax relief: Income up to ₹12 lakh is now tax-free, benefiting the middle class.
Will US address India’s concerns?
With PM Modi’s visit on the horizon, all eyes are on how the US responds to India’s objections over the treatment of deported immigrants.
