'My hopes are dashed': Illegal Indian migrants deported by US speak to BBC
Summary
Several Indian migrants who were living in the U.S. without legal permission were sent back to India. They shared their difficult experiences, including issues like debt and uncertainty about their futures. This deportation is part of a larger effort by President Trump's administration to reduce illegal immigration.Key Facts
- 54 Indian men, aged 25 to 40, were deported from the U.S. and arrived in Delhi recently.
- The deported individuals are originally from Haryana, a northern Indian state.
- President Donald Trump's administration is actively working to reduce the number of people in the U.S. without legal permission.
- The so-called "donkey route" is a common path used for smuggling people into the U.S. illegally.
- Many migrants sell property or borrow money to finance their journey, hoping for a better life.
- Harjinder Singh, one of the deportees, used his earnings in the U.S. to support his family but now faces financial difficulties.
- Naresh Kumar, another deportee, spent 14 months in jail in the U.S. before being sent back to India.
- Indian officials said over 2,400 Indians were deported from the U.S. between January and September 2025.
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