U.K and U.S protest against India’s new tourism Rules
December 23, 2009
Britain and the US have officially protested changes to India’s visa administration that bar tourists from returning to the country within two months of a visit.
The new-fangled policies, which also concern to holders of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards and all foreigners, have provoked the US and Britain to lodge political protests. Britain has reportedly urged New Delhi to rethink the rules, which are said to be in response to the case contiguous suspected 26/11 terrorist David Headley, who made nine visits to India on a multi-entry business visa
An orator for the British High Commission in New Delhi said: “We have discussed this matter with the government of India. As yet there is no real clarity over the details of the proposals or of how they might be implemented. We understand that the Indian government is reconsidering its plans. We shall keep a close eye on this as it develops because it has the potential to impact on a large number of British nationals.”
Although details of the strategy are yet to be published, people of Indian origin living in Britain may be wedged up in the rule change, as they will also be subject to the no-return-for-two-months rule.
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