In New Zealand, people are afraid that people of Indian origin living here may face racism by banning travel on India.
New Zealand banned entry of travelers from India
The New Zealand government has imposed a travel ban on travelers coming from India. The government has given the reason behind this to Coronavirus. But now the government of New Zealand itself is surrounded by this decision in their own country. Community leaders say that this decision of the government will give a boost to racism. These citizens say that they are afraid that due to this decision of the government, Indian citizens living in the country may face racism and humiliation.
Sunil Kaushal, president of Waitakere Indian Association, said that the question is arising here as to why India? People are asking this question and it should be answered. Kaushal asked why this rule applies only to India, while the infection is spreading rapidly in America, Brazil, France and Britain. He said that we are not able to consider ourselves a part of this country, when we see that this kind of treatment is being done to Indians.
Travel ban decided due to increasing cases of corona in India: PM Ardern
New Zealand Prime Minister Jesinda Ardern announced on Thursday that New Zealand is banning all travelers coming from India into the country. It also includes citizens of New Zealand. This restriction will be applicable for two weeks from 11 April. Ardern said that the government has taken this decision because most cases of corona are being reported in India. 23 new corona cases have been reported on New Zealand’s border facility, of which 17 are Indians.
People of Indian origin may have to face racism
Mandeep Bella of the Indian Workers’ Association said that in reality, it is very shocking. Ever since the Corona epidemic has surfaced, we have been told that New Zealand cannot close the doors of the country to its citizens. Then they are in any part of the world and how many cases are increasing. He said that due to this move of the government, the citizens of New Zealand in India have become without any country. Bella also expressed concern that New Zealand people of Indian origin may have to face racism due to this move. He said that many people are afraid that now they will be targeted.
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