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British Sikh MP, Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi, faced nearly a two-hour interrogation at Amritsar airport on Thursday morning...
According to reliable sources, Dhesi lacked the necessary documents upon his arrival in Amritsar, specifically the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card...
During the interrogation, he disclosed his status as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom.. The immigration authorities requested him to rectify the documentation issue..
Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi is affiliated with the British Labour Party and represents the Slough Constituency as a Member of Parliament since 8 June 2017...
OCI Card is a multiple entry life-long multi- purpose visa that enables the holder to travel and stay in India, as and when he/she desires to do so..
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