Controversial deportation flight to India hangs over Modi-Trump meeting
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Jaskaran Singh's story reflects the plight of Indian migrants as 104 were deported from the U.S., igniting political controversy in India. This incident surfaced just before a crucial visit from Prime Minister Modi to Washington, straining his relationship with Trump. Analysts criticized Modi's response to the deportation, arguing it diminishes his strong leader image. Video footage of shackled deportees exacerbated the public outcry, leading to parliamentary protests emphasizing the inhuman treatment of migrants, contrasting with Modi's attempts to align Indian interests with U.S. policies on immigration and trade.
The controversy surrounding the deportation of Indian migrants highlights the political challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces in balancing relations with the U.S. and his domestic image.
Sanjaya Baru remarked on Modi’s ‘weak-kneed approach’ towards the U.S.'s deportation actions, suggesting a contradiction between Modi's image as a tough leader and his actions.
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