Punjab Governor requested S Jaishankar to determine a US consulate in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh:
The Punjab authorities on Friday requested {that a} United States Consulate must be established in Chandigarh.
In a letter to the Exterior Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, Banwari Lal Purohit, Governor of Punjab mentioned that this request is made towards the background of the rising demand of individuals from the state.
“The Governor talked about that Punjabis are adventurous individuals who journey all around the world. Additionally they kind a sizeable section of the Indian diaspora within the US. The speciality of this section is that its members are acutely aware of their roots and are in fixed contact with their folks again at house in India. This makes a great case for a US Consulate in Chandigarh which is the nerve centre of Punjabi tradition,” in line with the letter launched from the Punjab Raj Bhavan.
The Governor referred to the demand for an extra Consulate in India which is being pressed for even in america by influential Congressmen, which additional bolsters the demand, the letter additional learn.
It additionally talked about that India has as many as 5 Consulates in america, whereas the US has solely 4 Consulates in India.
The Governor mentioned that if a US Consulate is opened in Chandigarh, it is going to serve the aim to the touch social, financial and cultural dimensions of the State and requested the Ministry of Exterior Affairs to pursue this matter with applicable American authorities.
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