Deported to the Heart of Punjab
In a grim symphony of deportation, a U.S. Air Force aircraft bearing 119 Indian souls will touch down on the Amritsar runway under the cloak of night. This poignant arrival marks the second such repatriation under the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
Among these unwelcome guests are 67 from the fertile fields of Punjab, 33 from the industrious lands of Haryana, and others hailing from various regions of the vast Indian subcontinent. These individuals, once seeking a life beyond their borders, now face the bittersweet sting of returning home.
Amidst the complexities of international relations, Congress MP Manish Tewari stands firm in his conviction that the choice of Amritsar as the landing point is not without its political overtones. “Why Amritsar?” he questions, “Why send a message that all illegal immigrants to the U.S. stem from Punjab?”
Congress leader P. Chidambaram echoes these concerns, viewing the arrival of the second aircraft as a “test” for Indian diplomacy. “Will the deportees be shackled and humiliated?” he ponders.
As darkness envelops the airport, an air of unease hangs heavy. The aircraft descends, carrying with it stories of dreams shattered and aspirations unfulfilled. The echoes of this midnight landing reverberate through the annals of time, a poignant reminder of the complexities of immigration and the bittersweet embrace of homecoming.
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