Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: EAM Jaishankar's statement on deportations by US at 2 pm

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that he will address the Rajya Sabha at 2 pm regarding the deportation of Indian migrants by the US, which has sparked protests from the Opposition in both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on the issue.

Earlier, on Tuesday, a US Embassy spokesperson mentioned that while specific details could not be shared, the United States is rigorously enforcing its border and immigration laws. The spokesperson stressed that the actions taken send a "clear message that illegal migration is not worth the risk."

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said last month that it would facilitate the return of Indian nationals who are "overstaying" or residing in the United States without proper documentation

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: The Lok Sabha was adjourned until 2 pm amid uproar following Opposition MPs' demand for a discussion on the deportation of Indian nationals allegedly living illegally in the US.

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Speaking to ANI about the Indian migrants who were allegedly staying illegally in the US and were deported, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, “It’s not the first time we’ve had people deported. It’s just that the media has suddenly woken up to this story because Mr. Trump has done it a bit quicker than people expected. But last year, under the Biden Administration, over 1,100 Indians were deported back.”

“If you are in the US illegally, the US has the right to deport you, and if your identity as an Indian is confirmed, then India has an obligation to accept you. So, in both cases, there really isn't much debate. However, it wasn’t good to hear that they were brought back forcibly in a military plane, handcuffed, and so on. That was quite unnecessary. It should have been enough to put them on a commercial aircraft or civilian plane and send them back. If you want to do a mass deportation, do it on civilian charters. That would have been the more humane thing to do. They may have broken your laws by entering your country, but by and large, they have no bad intentions. They are not criminals, and they are not convicted of anything else. They are there to make a better life for themselves, which they attempted by violating your laws. So, you can send them out. But handcuffing them, putting them on a military aircraft, and sending them this way— I think India should say that this is not entirely advisable,” he added.

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned until 12 pm amid uproar following Opposition MPs' demand to discuss the deportation of 104 Indian nationals allegedly living illegally in the US.

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Amid Congress' demand over the deportation of 104 illegal Indian migrants from the US, the LS Speaker says, "This is a problem between the Indian government and a foreign government. The Indian government will take care of this. Do not disrupt Question Hour for this," amid Opposition ruckus.

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Congress MP Manish Tewari told ANI that he is “absolutely anguished by the inhumane treatment” after the US deported 104 illegal Indian migrants, amid the Opposition's demand for a discussion in Parliament during the Budget Session on Thursday.

“Absolutely anguished by the inhumane treatment meted out to the Indians who have been deported from the United States and brought to Amritsar. They are not criminals; they may have illegally entered the US in search of a better life. The first question that needs to be addressed, for which there are no answers so far, is whether the due process of law available in the US was followed for their deportation. If they are to be deported, why was there a need to handcuff them, shackle them for hours, and make them eat food with their hands in handcuffs? This is absolutely inhumane and medieval. We are not living in barbaric times; every person has the right to be treated with human dignity. Yes, you don’t want them in your country. Ostensibly, they entered illegally. You are sending them back, and the Government of India is taking them back, but at least send them back with dignity and respect. I fail to understand how the Government, at the level of the PM and the Foreign Minister, can countenance such inhumane treatment of Indian citizens,” he said.

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Speaking to news agency ANI about the deportation of illegal Indian migrants from the US, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, “It is very painful and humiliating to see Indians being chained and brought back to India...Why is this government silent?...Government should strongly condemn it. They (deported Indian nationals) might have been there illegally, they might have been cheated by agents, but humiliating them and inhumane behaviour is unacceptable. Therefore, we want a statement from EAM Jaishankar...He must make a statement in Parliament. We will raise it in the Parliament.”

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has given a Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267.

The notice seeks discussion on the deportation of Indian nationals who were allegedly living illegally in the US.

The Motion says, “The entire exercise of reportedly deporting 20,407 Indian immigrants could have coordinated better with the Indian authorities and in a humane manner. I request that the Government of India use diplomatic channels to ensure that.”

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the deportation of Indian nationals who were allegedly illegally living in the US.

On Wednesday, a US C-17 military aircraft arrived in Amritsar with 104 Indian immigrants. This was the first group of Indians deported by the Donald Trump administration.

The deportation was part of a crackdown the administration pledged to implement after taking office last month.

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Congress MP KC Venugopal has submitted an Adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "ongoing abrupt deportations of Illegal Indian immigrants by US Government...The government must clarify its stance on this issue and outline the diplomatic measures being undertaken to engage with US authorities and ensure the dignified treatment of deported individuals."

The Motion reads, "This crisis also underscores the necessity of robust policies to prevent illegal migration and create structured legal avenues for those seeking employment abroad. There is an urgent need for intervention to dismantle human trafficking networks, provide financial and social reintegration support to deportees, and establish transparent migration frameworks to protect Indians from such predicaments in the future. The government must act decisively to safeguard the interests of thousands affected and uphold India's diplomatic credibility."

Parliament Budget Session 2025 live: Both Houses of Parliament are set to resume proceedings on Thursday with the discussion on the Union Budget 2025-2026 presented.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the discussion on President Droupadi Murmu's address in Rajya Sabha.

Today's Lok Sabha session will mark its beginning with the Question Hour followed by laying of Parliamentary Papers on the table by several ministries.