Answer to China in its own language / India gave a befitting reply to Dragon's adamant stand, suspended tourist visas of Chinese citizens

Zoom News : Apr 24, 2022, 03:19 PM
India has once again responded to China in its own language. According to the global airlines body (IATA), India has suspended the tourist visas of Chinese nationals. This decision has been taken by India when more than 22 thousand Indian students are not allowed to return to China.

Actually, due to Corona, more than 22 thousand Indian students had returned from China. Now these students want to go back to China to complete their studies, but the Chinese administration is not allowing these students to come back. These students have been placed on a waiting list by China. IATA said that tourist visas issued by India to Chinese nationals are no longer valid. However, Chinese nationals are being granted business, employment, diplomatic and official visas.

China is not giving permission even after talks

Due to China's obstinate stand, the future of thousands of students hangs in the balance today. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on March 17 that India has urged Beijing to take an "amicable stand" in the matter, as the continuation of strict restrictions is putting the academic careers of thousands of Indian students at risk. . Bagchi said that earlier China had said that it was considering the matter, but despite this there was no response from China.

According to the IATA, now travelers with residence permits from Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, travelers with visas or e-visas issued by India, travelers with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards or booklets; Passengers with a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card; And passengers with diplomatic passports are allowed to visit India. It also said that tourist visas with a validity of 10 years are no longer valid.

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