Fri Feb 07 19:09:50 UTC 2025: **TNCC Protests US Deportation of Indians in Shackles**
Chennai, February 8, 2025 – The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) staged a protest in Chennai today, condemning the recent deportation of Indians from the United States in shackles. TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai led the demonstration, demanding stronger action from the Indian government.
Selvaperunthagai criticized Prime Minister Modi’s handling of the situation, asserting that diplomatic ties with the U.S. should be severed in response to the alleged mistreatment of Indian citizens. He also accused the government of failing to adequately address strained relationships with neighboring countries, citing concerns about territorial disputes with China and deteriorated relations with several South Asian nations.
The TNCC president further linked the government’s perceived inaction to the legal troubles faced by Indian industrialist Gautam Adani in the U.S., suggesting a conflict of interest preventing a firmer response. He questioned whether the government would remain silent if prominent business figures like Adani or Ambani faced similar treatment.
Drawing a parallel to a previous incident involving an Indian diplomat’s arrest in the U.S., Selvaperunthagai highlighted the stronger response from the then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, suggesting a lack of decisive action from the current government. The TNCC called for a strong condemnation of the U.S.’s actions and warned against future similar incidents if India remains silent.
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