How sensible is India's decision to evacuate only Hindus and Sikhs from Afghanistan? What happens if other countries also decide based on religious lines? Here is some data:
1. We have the most immigrant population in the world. A UN report estimates Indian immigrant population at 18 million, living outside country of birth. Mexico is distant second at 11 Million and china third at 10 million; all living in Islamic/Christian majority countries.
2. According to Govt. estimates, as of 2018, about 32 million NRIs and PIOs reside outside India. 15 Million are living in Islamic nations. If they decide to let only citizens from Muslim nations take jobs, we may have to prepare for 15 Million heading back to India!
3. Currently, about 0.5 Million students are studying in North America and Europe with the hope of settling down in those countries. If they decide citizenship based on Christianity as the chosen religion, what is the fate of these students?
4. What happens if USA with a 4.5 Million Indian immigrant population decides based on christianity for imports? We lose USD 50 Billion in exports. The FDI from US is close to USD 13 billion dollars. And the inward remittances to families in India is USD 12 Billion.
5. In the last 3 years, the inward remittances by Indians living abroad is about 248 Billion or Rs. 19 Lac Crores; more than GoI tax revenues for a full year. The remittances into India in 2021 were 83 billion, which is 40% more than all the income tax paid by all of us!
6. Of the inward remittances, about USD 41 Billion or 3 lac crores comes from just the Islamic Countries. As a comparison, the total Own tax revenues(OTR) collected by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar combined in 2021 was Rs.1.56 lac crores.
7. India's merchandise exports to just 4 Islamic nations is USD 40 Billion. What happens if thse orders are given to a poorer but Islamic nation only? Say Pakistan! What happens to the exports, industries, and jobs in India?
8. Recent incidents have proved how inter connected we are. A custodial death in Bangalore of a Congo student destroyed much wealth of Indians living in Congo. An Indian connection in a scam meant riots in Durban, wealth destruction and 72 deaths, largely Indian immigrants.
9. In April/May 2020, Islamophobic social media discourse from Indians put many Indians in UAE at risk of job loss and deportation. The clampdown and fear amongst Indians living in Dubai can be felt even today by NRIs there.
10. What happens if in a cricket match at Lords, all Indian immigrants (now British citizens) are charged with sedition and deported back for supporting India and heckling English players? This was suggested by Norman Tebbit, a conservative MP and called it a loyalty test!
As a Hindu Majority nation we have much to protect - 35 million Indians; Inward remittances of 83 billion; Exports of 320 billion; FDI of 81.72 Billion. We should be champions of non-discrimination. Every Religion based discrimination works against us.

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