Indian Parliament Faces Disruptions Over Deportation of 104 Nationals From US

Opposition demands urgent discussion on the treatment of deported individuals as External Affairs Minister prepares to address the issue in Rajya Sabha.

• Over 100 Indian nationals were deported from the United States, with the first group arriving in Amritsar on a US military aircraft on Wednesday.
• Congress and other opposition parties have called for a discussion in Parliament, citing concerns over the 'inhumane and humiliating' treatment of deportees.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to make a statement in the Rajya Sabha addressing the deportations and related diplomatic efforts.
• Proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were disrupted as opposition members demanded clarity and action from the government on the issue.
• The deportations coincide with ongoing debates on the Union Budget 2025-26, adding to tensions in the current parliamentary session.

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