The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:
Condemn US Bullying Tactics
The CPI(M) Polit Bureau strongly condemns the unilateral and vindictive measures taken by the Trump administration of the United States, which has imposed an exorbitant fee of Rs 88 lakh per H-1B visa holder. This new proclamation, set to take effect from September 21, 2025, is yet another example of the US using coercive tactics to further its own trade interests at the expense of other countries.
This move comes on the heels of the imposition of 50 per cent tarrifs and reimposition of sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, a project operated by India, is clearly designed to exert pressure on India just as bilateral trade discussions resumed. These actions amount to bullying, intended to force India to yield to unfair US Tariff related demands.
Rather than resisting these strong-arm tactics, Prime Minister Modi has chosen to respond with vague sermons about the need for self-reliance. This escapist approach of the head of the state and equally pathetic response from the Ministry of External Affairs are disappointing and humiliating for the country.
The US proclamation restricting the entry of H-1B visa holders will directly and severely impact thousands of skilled Indian professionals, disrupting their careers and affecting the livelihoods of their families.
The CPI(M) demands that the Indian government take a firm stand against such coercive and unjust actions. It must refuse to succumb to US pressure and act decisively to defend the rights and interests of Indian people.