The Congress government had come up with the black list that caused a lot of conflict and bitterness. The Modi Government did away with the list in an act of reconciliation. But now it feels it may have no choice but to bring it back
A report in Voiceonline mentioned that the Indian Government was thinking of reintroducing the black list of Non-Resident Indians and others who it believed were supporting and/or encouraging those who are responsible for violence and illegal activities in Punjab — all in the name of Khalistan.
The Congress government had come up with the black list that caused a lot of conflict and bitterness. The Modi Government did away with the list in an act of reconciliation. But now it feels it may have no choice but to bring it back. Voiceonline pointed out that the government has not made up its mind yet.
The Indian Government also believed that because it did away with the black list, many Non-Resident Indians as well students from Punjab studying abroad feel they could indulge in activities that the government alleges have been anti-India
The Indian Government has been highlighting the increasing number of arrests by the Punjab police and central paramilitary forces of people indulging in illegal activities including assassinations as well as seizure of guns, ammunition, explosive devices, drugs and cash.
The report said that the so-called criminal elements were all allegedly receiving aid from Pakistan’s intelligence services and Non-Resident Indians in various countries, including Canada. The government felt that foreign countries were not doing enough to stop such Non-Resident Indians from financing terrorist and illegal activities in Punjab.
The Indian Government also believed that because it did away with the black list, many Non-Resident Indians as well students from Punjab studying abroad feel they could indulge in activities that the government alleges have been anti-India.
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