Political Storm Brews Over Plane Landings in Amritsar
CHANDIGARH/JALANDHAR: The choice of Amritsar as the arrival point for American planes carrying Indian deportees has ignited a fierce political debate in Punjab, with key players such as Congress, AAP, SAD, and BJP exchanging accusations.
Congress Raises Questions
Congress has raised eyebrows over the decision to specifically fly deportees to Amritsar, suggesting a political agenda behind the move. Congress spokesperson Alok Sharma questioned, “Why have they picked Amritsar, especially when the air route of the planes crosses over the entire country?” He further criticized PM Modi for his silence on the matter.
Reactions from Punjab CM
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann responded by pointing fingers at the failures of past governments, claiming they pushed youth to seek opportunities abroad. He described the situation as a “wake-up call” for the youth to reconsider illegal migration. Mann highlighted that Punjab has seen “reverse migration,” with many youth returning for government jobs, boasting over 50,000 positions filled on merit in the last three years.
BJP and SAD Join the Fray
Punjab BJP vice-president Arvind Khanna blamed AAP’s policies for the situation and linked the deportations to unemployment and drug issues in Punjab. Meanwhile, SAD functionary Bikram Singh Majithia accused Mann of “playing to the gallery” amid serious concerns, such as Sikh youth being forced to return without turbans. AAP’s health minister Dr. Balbir Singh termed the deportations “unfortunate.”
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