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At least in Sushma Swaraj days, the MEA used to take care of these things in time. Under the current MEA, the priority is more on throwing tantrums about people criticizing Modi, and keeping an eye on Indians abroad protesting against Modi
Not this absolutely basic job.
Not this absolutely basic job.
I had just assumed, given that this war was pretty much advertised by Russia for weeks, that the MEA must have been evacuating Indians.
Instead the pushback from IT cell is blaming Indians for not leaving earlier. Like it's a bus ride away.
#NewIndia
Instead the pushback from IT cell is blaming Indians for not leaving earlier. Like it's a bus ride away.
#NewIndia
Yeah, this advisory from Feb 15 is so not enough and in fact embarrassingly irresponsible. There should have been details of dozens of planes arranged by the MEA for Indians to leave. Not just "y'all should leave". You're not a news agency. You're the embassy! 
Uncle Joe is not flawless, but he does NOT do grudges. Especially when people are hurt more than governments. India needs to take a deep breath and realize that this sudden wholesale blaming of the US is the biggest #MalviyaMavalis IT cell win since the SSR distractions.
As an American, I'm doing my best to pressure the federal govt to do more. But a lot of indian anger against the US, while very understandable, is misguided.
First of all, US system is way more complex and slow moving, especially after Trump gutted almost every agency.
First of all, US system is way more complex and slow moving, especially after Trump gutted almost every agency.
Sure, a lot of these controls can and should be moved. But Biden is not an "announce something on primetime news at 8 pm and let everyone figure it out at midnight" type leader. Nor is Klain. In a couple of days, I'm sure we will hear of more action and help for India.
Heard from a friend close to those in power that like DeMon, this timing too was tied to Modi's lifelong US obsession. He timed DeMon with 2016 elections. He timed this with the day Biden announced (weeks ago) all US adults qualify.
Difference is, Modi has left it to the people.
Difference is, Modi has left it to the people.
Biden has been thorough, cautious, has never promised too much, and always delivered more than promised, ahead of schedule. He does it built on 50 years of experience and empathy. And preparation that ensures it will happen.
Modi OTOH is like, okay y'all, go get vaccinated 😊!
Modi OTOH is like, okay y'all, go get vaccinated 😊!
Just to give you proper context.
Today, April 19, is the day that Pres. Biden has made all US adults eligible for the covid vaccine, even with the J&J issues. Today, when 50% US adults have already received at least one shot. And the US is littered with vaccination sites. Today.
Today, April 19, is the day that Pres. Biden has made all US adults eligible for the covid vaccine, even with the J&J issues. Today, when 50% US adults have already received at least one shot. And the US is littered with vaccination sites. Today.
