Congress MP Aujla protests in Parliament over deportation of Indian citizens

Member of Parliament from Amritsar, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, protested in Parliament today against the treatment meted out to Indian immigrants deported from the United States by wearing handcuffs. He condemned the government’s inaction, stating that Indian citizens were treated like criminals while the government remained silent. He demanded accountability and an explanation.

Aujla revealed that the illegal immigrants were deported via an Air Force plane, restrained with handcuffs and chains on their feet, despite not being criminals. He questioned why, if the government was aware of the deportation, it did not arrange for a special flight to ensure their dignified return? The MP expressed deep concern over the degrading treatment given to these individuals.

Calling the incident shameful and a direct attack on the country’s dignity, the MP criticised the government for allowing an insult to its own citizens. He emphasised that the matter pertains to India’s sovereignty and the respect of every Indian abroad.

Aujla accused the government of prioritising elections over the welfare of its people, claiming that the deportation flight was deliberately not allowed to land in Delhi to avoid media attention and public scrutiny. Instead, it was redirected to Amritsar, where the deportees were secretly sent away. The MP stated that he will not tolerate this mistreatment of Indian citizens and insisted that the government must answer for this betrayal.

Aujla was in Delhi to attend the parliament session. Leaders from the Congress and other parties also joined in the protest along with him.