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Economic Times | 06 Jul, 2020 | 08.39AM IST
Expat Quota Bill Live News: 8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave Kuwait
The Bill, according to which Indians should not exceed 15 per cent of the population, is to be transferred to the respective committee so that a comprehensive plan is created.
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8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave after Kuwait approves Expat quota bill
- The legal and legislative committee of Kuwait's National Assembly has approved the draft expat quota bill which could result in 8 lakh Indians leaving the country.
- The National Assembly's legal and legislative committee has determined that the draft expat quota bill is constitutional, Gulf News reported citing local media report.
- The Bill, according to which Indians should not exceed 15 per cent of the population, is to be transferred to the respective committee so that a comprehensive plan is created.
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