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Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the decision of the US government and said that these persons who contributed to the country’s economy should have been given permanent residence rather than deported. He said that many Indians entered the US on work permits, which later ended, causing them to become illegal immigrants.
An American military aircraft with about 200 illegal Indian immigrants is expected to land at Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport here on Wednesday afternoon. The first aircraft was expected to land in the morning. Details of people aboard the aircraft are not yet available. According to reports, American military aircraft C-17 is carrying 205 illegal immigrants from Punjab and neighboring states. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday that the state government will receive immigrants and set up counters at the airport.
Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the decision of the US government and said that these persons who contributed to the country’s economy should have been given permanent residence rather than deported. He said that many Indians entered the US on work permits, which later ended, causing them to become illegal immigrants.
The minister said that he is planning to meet Foreign Minister S Jaishankar next week to discuss the concerns and interests of the Punjabis living in the US. Dhaliwal also appealed to Punjabis not to travel abroad in illegal ways, emphasizing the importance of getting skills and education to reach opportunities around the world. He encouraged people to research legal methods before traveling abroad, acquire education and language skills.
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