Former Envoy Sandhu Warns Of US Deportations In Reshared Campaign Video

NEW DELHI (ANI)- Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, said he had repeatedly warned during his 2024 campaign in Amritsar about the inevitable deportations of “illegal” immigrants from the US.

Sandhu’s comments on February 7 followed the US deportation of several Indian nationals who had allegedly migrated illegally. A US military C-17 Globemaster aircraft landed in Amritsar on February 5 with 104 Indian nationals.

“Some people go through Mexico illegally. And I know about American politics. This year there is an election in America. If you look at Biden’s statement, what will happen to the border? No one can stay illegally… So, it becomes our duty that their education system should not be degree-oriented but skill-oriented,” Sandhu said in an old video from April 2024, which he reshared.

In a post on X, he stated, “I repeatedly warned during my 2024 campaign in Amritsar about the inevitable deportations of ‘illegal’ immigrants from the United States. Despite these warnings, many individuals traveled to the US illegally. Those who chose to stay silent then and are now raising their voices owe the public an explanation! We must remember to focus on education, skill development, and creating jobs for our youth as a long-term solution. Sharing this video from April 2024!”