**Amritsar, Punjab:** Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed strong disapproval of the central government’s decision to land deportation flights in Amritsar, urging them not to turn the city into a deportation hub. Mann’s remarks come in response to the increasing number of flights carrying deported individuals arriving at the Amritsar airport, which he believes could tarnish the city’s image.
Mann emphasized the need for a more balanced approach, suggesting that deportation flights should be distributed across various airports in the country rather than concentrating them in Punjab. He argued that this would prevent the stigmatization of Amritsar and ensure a fair distribution of responsibilities among states.
The Chief Minister’s comments have sparked a debate on the central government’s immigration policies and their impact on local communities. Mann has called for a dialogue with central authorities to address the issue and find a more equitable solution.
This development has drawn attention to the broader implications of immigration policies and their execution at the state level, highlighting the need for cooperative federalism in addressing such challenges.
