
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, has condemned the deportation process of illegal Indian immigrants from the United States as 'shameful' due to their transportation in chains. She criticized the central government for not ensuring their dignified repatriation. Banerjee expressed her concerns over the alleged 'inhumane conditions' under which deportees returned to India.
She highlighted the need for the Union government to have facilitated their transport back with dignity, possibly using official state resources. Addressing the lack of governmental intervention, Banerjee questioned the actions of the Prime Minister regarding the treatment of Indian citizens abroad, urging better diplomatic efforts in future similar scenarios. (With inputs from agencies.
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