US Deportation Flight To Land In Amritsar Sparks Political Dispute

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accuses the central government of defaming Punjab, while BJP and others criticize his remarks and call for action on unemployment and illegal immigration.

A US military aircraft carrying 119 deported Indian nationals is set to land in Amritsar today, with 67 of the deportees reportedly from Punjab.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticized the BJP-led central government, claiming Amritsar was chosen as the landing site to defame Punjab, sparking a political controversy.
BJP leaders countered Mann's accusations, urging him to address unemployment and crack down on illegal immigration networks in Punjab instead of politicizing the issue.
Deportees have reported harsh treatment by US authorities, including being handcuffed and shackled, which has drawn criticism from Indian opposition leaders and human rights advocates.
The Indian government has stated that it is engaging with US officials to ensure humane treatment of deportees, while deportation flights are expected to continue bi-weekly.