Date: February 07, 2025

Humans, Not Prisoners: Congress Protests US Deportation

Humans, Not Prisoners: Congress Protests US Deportation Process

The United States government has intensified its deportation drive, targeting humans illegal Indian immigrants. However, a major concern has arisen regarding the treatment of male deportees, who are reportedly being handcuffed and shackled during the flight back to India.

US Deportation Protocol Sparks Outrage

During a Parliament session, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that the US follows a standard protocol for deportations. He stated that adult males are restrained, while women and children remain unshackled.

However, this treatment of Indian deportees has sparked strong opposition from the Congress party, which staged a protest outside Parliament. Rahul Gandhi joined the demonstration, voicing concerns over the inhumane conditions faced by deported Indians.

“Humans, Not Prisoners”: Congress Demands Dignity

Congress MPs held banners with the slogan “Humans, Not Prisoners”, calling the deportation process degrading. The party demanded an official response from the Indian government regarding the mistreatment of Indian nationals.

Citing a case of Harvinder Singh, a recently deported individual, Rahul Gandhi tweeted:

“For 40 hours, we were handcuffed, our feet tied with chains, and we were not allowed to move an inch from our seats. It was worse than hell.”

Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene, stating:

“Prime Minister, listen to this man’s pain. Indians deserve Dignity and Humanity, NOT Handcuffs.”

Congress Condemns “Military Aircraft Deportations”

Congress leaders expressed outrage over the use of military aircraft for deporting Indians, stating that such treatment insults India’s dignity.

“Every nation has the right to deport illegal immigrants. However, deporting them in military aircraft while shackling them is unacceptable. The government must take immediate action to ensure this does not happen again.”

Government Urged to Demand Explanation

Congress has demanded that the Indian government seek a formal explanation from US authorities regarding this deportation process. The party insists that while deportation laws must respected, they should not violate basic human rights.

With growing public outrage, it remains to seen how the Indian government will respond to these concerns. Will there be diplomatic intervention to ensure that Indian deportees are treated with dignity?

Stay tuned for further updates.