Akhilesh Yadav Press Conference:Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the central government when the Trump administration ordered the implementation of $ 100,000 per annum on the H-1B visa and described the foreign policy as “weak”. In the press conference, Akhilesh Yadav questioned the central government as to what is his preparation to deal with this move of the US government, as this decision can affect the IT and technology sector.
He said, “Investment increased in Uttar Pradesh, Infosys, Samsung and other companies came here, but this is not the first time America has treated India. Our foreign policy is weak. If more countries start doing so, then what is our preparation?” Akhilesh Yadav also alleged that India has become dependent on other countries, especially for goods such as oil, and to handle the economic situation properly.
Concern over American H-1B visa fee hike
There have been many mistakes after the WTO, due to which we do not look financially strong. We are dependent on other countries for everything, even for oil. And we are trading from the country that has captured our land many times, “he said. This criticism of Akhilesh Yadav came when the US President issued a new order on Friday, which made a big change in the H-1B visa program and an annual fee of $ 100,000 was implemented annually on the H-1B visa application. This step can be a big blow to the American technology and IT sector, which can be a big blow to those Indian citizens. Looking for jobs.
Strict criticism on H-1B visa fees hike
There has been a strong response from the opposition parties regarding this move. Congress leader Pawan Kheda questioned PM Modi’s silence and said that Trump is insulting India daily, but PM Modi is not saying anything. He said, “Trump is humiliating us every day, but PM is silent. Rahul Gandhi warned PM Modi about this order in 2017, but PM Modi did nothing. Today is the result of that. Meanwhile, the revised visa fee is to be implemented from September 21, and this step is considered to be the most aggressive effort of Trump administration so far.
