Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed strong condemnation of the deportation of Indian migrants from the United States, labeling it a matter of national disgrace. In a post on X, he criticized U.S. authorities for returning Indian citizens in shackles and directed sharp criticism at the Haryana government for its treatment of the deportees.
“What the U.S. has done is profoundly regrettable. Sending our citizens back in handcuffs and shackles is an embarrassment for our nation,” Mann stated. He further accused the Haryana government of mishandling the situation by transporting the returnees in police prisoner vans, rather than providing them with necessary support. “Instead of healing the wounds of these mentally and financially distressed individuals, Modi ji’s Haryana government has added insult to injury by treating them like criminals,” he added.
His comments come amidst increasing criticism of the deportations, with opposition leaders questioning both the U.S. and Indian governments regarding the treatment of the returnees.
