Qatar: Indian embassy starts collecting data of Indian expats seeking repatriation
Doha: The Indian Embassy in Qatar has reportedly started collecting the data of Indian expatriates who are seeking repatriation due to various reasons. The embassy however has clarified that the data is being collected for information purpose and that there was no immediate clarity or information about the resumption of flights to India.
“We are collecting data about people requesting repatriation to India. Please follow this link and answer the questions. At this stage, the purpose is only to compile information. No decision or details yet on resumption of flights to India,” the embassy said in a twitter post.
The embassy seeks the basic information of the expats including name, passport number, age and the type of visa a person holds – Residence Permit, Visa on Arrival, Tourist Visa, Business visa or Family visa.
The procedure also seeks to know the reason behind the expatriate wanting to travel back to India. Be it Medical Emergency (Self), Medical Emergency (Family Member), Death of Family Member, Stranded Tourist/ Visitor, Amnesty/ Deportation, Loss of Employment, Expiry of Visa or Stranded Student.
“As and when a decision is taken (regarding flights to India), Embassy of India will make an announcement. This form is to be filled for a single individual at a time. For addition of details of family members, you are requested to fill the form again for each member.” Indian Embassy added.
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Sam Pitroda resigns as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress
New Delhi, May 8: Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Wednesday resigned as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress after his controversial remarks spurred the BJP to label the party "racist".
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accepted Pitroda's decision.
"Mr Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress President has accepted his decision," Ramesh said in his post.
श्री सैम पित्रोदा ने अपनी मर्ज़ी से इंडियन ओवरसीज कांग्रेस के अध्यक्ष पद से इस्तीफ़ा देने का फ़ैसला किया है। कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष ने उनका इस्तीफ़ा स्वीकार कर लिया है।
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 8, 2024
Mr. Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress…
