Modi’s government planning to repatriate 18,000 Indians living in US illegally

Indian government said to be collaborating with US authorities to protect visas for workers and keep close ties with Trump administration

The Indian government has identified 18,000 emigrants living in the US illegally that it intends to repatriate in a bid to ease pressures under Donald Trump, according to reports.

Sources who spoke to Bloomberg said the Indian government was collaborating with the US authorities to identify undocumented Indian immigrants for deportation in order to demonstrate a willingness to work closely with the new Trump administration and protect legal immigration visas for Indian citizens.