Many doorways are locked and young faces are scarce in numerous villages across Punjab. 'Why come back?’ asks resident Jai Singh of Khatkar Kalan. ‘What is there for anyone here?’
It is crucial to point out that long-standing issues for the Sikh community do not primarily stem from BJP or its Hindutva agenda. Instead, the wounds are older and more profound.
The migrating men claim that they are being persecuted by the Indian govt due to their Sikh identity. The hope is that they will get asylum on humanitarian grounds.
Speaking at ThePrint Off The Cuff, V Anantha Nageswaran, however, cautioned against assuming that the latest spike in prices would necessarily turn into a prolonged shock.
The incident happened in May when UPS flight was carrying a cockpit canopy & weapons-bay door. Bloomberg reported Chinese govt later took possession of parts and is yet to return them.
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