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Lok Sabha Question No. 6001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Influence on Youth by Extremist Propaganda
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHANDU LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6001

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  APRIL,  2017 / CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

INFLUENCE ON YOUTH BY EXTREMIST PROPAGANDA

6001. SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has observed that there is a rising trend of youth being influenced by extremist propaganda and if so, the steps taken to keep such incidents in check;

(b) the action taken on people radicalising youth through their channels and misleading them through religious means and the number of cases registered in this regard in the last one year, State-wise;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  investigating  the  objectionable  content  of speeches of a preacher, Zakir Naik and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has co-ordinated with Communications & IT and Information and Broadcasting Ministries to keep a check on the hate content passed through social media and television channels respectively and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b):  As  per  available  information,  the  terrorist  groups  are  trying  to influence  the  youth  mainly  through  social  media.  A  close  watch  on  such activities is kept by the Security Agencies and action against them is taken as per law, as and when required.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 6001 FOR 11.04.2017

(c):  The Government has declared the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) as an unlawful association under section 3(1) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 vide Gazette Notification dated 17.11.2016.

(d): A close coordination is maintained among different Ministries/Departments  to  keep  watch  on  contents  of  social  media  and television  channels.  The  programmes  and  advertisements  are  regulated  as per Programme and Advertising codes prescribed under the Cable Television Network  (Regulation)  Act,  1995  and  the  rules  framed  there  under.  The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting had issued an Advisory to news and current  affairs  TV  channels  on  20.09.2013  advising  them  to  follow  the provision  of  the  programme  Code  scrupulously  and  exercise  restraint  and sensitivity  while  reporting  such  incidents  and  refrain  from  telecasting  any material  which  could  ignite  communal  passions  and  create  law  and  order problem.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Digitally Safe Consumer Campaign
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI, George Baker

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6000

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.04.2017

## DIGITALLY SAFE CONSUMER CAMPAIGN

6000.  SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI: SHRI GEORGE BAKER:

## Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the  salient  features  and  the  findings  of  the  Digitally  Safe  Consumer  Campaign  to  raise awareness about online safety in collaboration with Google India nationwide;
- (b) the details of the funds sanctioned and allocated for this campaign along with the duration of this campaign, State/UTwise;
- (c) the details of the target to cover the cities under this campaign and the number of cities covered under this campaign so far;
- (d) whether the Government has received a good response to this campaign from the cities where it has already been organised and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  also  planning  to  start  workshops  in  this  regard  through  a 'Train a Trainer' model for people and consumer organisations across the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the campaign aims to establish a central mechanism for assistance and grievance redressal for this purpose and if so, the details of the same?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h ¼Jh lh- vkj- pkS/kjh½

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to (e) : The  Department  of  Consumer  Affairs  has  collaborated  with  Google  India  on raising awareness about internet safety amongst Indian consumers. The proposed outcome of the campaign  is  to  integrate  the  internet  safety  message  into  everyday  tasks  that  the  consumers undertake  over  the  internet  such  as  financial  transactions,  using  e-mails,  doing  e-commerce  or simply  surfing  the  internet  for  information.  Activities  proposed  under  the  campaign  include training of selected VCOs, Government officials and counselors of National Consumer Helpline. Various awareness material pertaining to digital safety has been uploaded in the website of the Department.  There  is  no  financial  implication  on  the  part  of  the  Department  under  the collaboration with Google India.

- (f) : There  is  already  a  National  Consumer  Helpline  (1800-11-4000  and  short  code 14404) where a consumer can lodge his grievance and get assistance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Police Reforms
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †5999

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  APRIL,  2017 / CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

POLICE REFORMS

†5999. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  programmes  launched  by  the  Government  on  Police reforms along with the outcome in this regard during the last three years;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to prepare schemes on Police reforms in the country; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c):  As 'Police' is a State subject falling in List-II of seventh schedule of the  Constitution  of  India,  it  is  the  State  Governments/UT  Administrations, which have to implement the various police reforms measures. Further, Police reforms  is  an  ongoing  process,  the  Centre  advises  the  States  from  time  to time  to  bring  the  requisite  reforms  in  the  police  administration  to  meet  the expectations of people.

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## L.S.US.Q. NO. 5999 FOR 11.04.2017

A concept of 'SMART' Policing was introduced in 2014. 'SMART' police stands for S-Sensitive and Strict; M-Modern and Mobile; A-Alert and Accountable; RReliable and Responsive and T-Trained and Techno-savvy police. As a follow up, four Regional Workshops on 'SMART' Policing were organized in 2015. A compilation  of  Best  Practices  and  SMART  Policing  initiatives,  shortlisted  in these  conferences,  was  released  by  the  Bureau  of  Police  Research  & Development (BPR&D). Further, all the States/UTs have also been requested to identify  the  positive  stories/  good  work  being  done  at  the  Police  Station level/any Police office at the district level and put the same in public domain. As per information received from the State Governments/UTs, as on 31.3.2017, the total number of uploaded good stories/good work is 27,718.

State Police Forces are also supported through the grants-in-aid released  to  the  State  Governments  under  the  Scheme  for  Modernisation  of State Police Force (MPF) by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The major items of Police infrastructure covered under the Scheme  are mobility, modern weaponry,  training  infrastructure  facilities,  forensic  Science  equipments, security  equipments,  traffic  equipments,  construction  of  residential  building for lower level police personnel, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Hike in Prices of Vegetables and Foodgrains
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA, HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5998

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.04.2017

## HIKE IN PRICES OF VEGETABLES AND FOODGRAINS

5998.   SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA: SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN: (OIH)

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION उपभोक्ता मामले,खाध और सार्वजनिक वर्तण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the prices of vegetables and foodgrains are likely to be increased in future due to rise in agricultural and transport cost;
- (b) if so, the response of the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the strategy adopted by the Government to control price rise in the said situation along with the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) :  Prices of essential commodities including vegetables and foodgrains are inter-alia affected by  mismatch  in  demand  and  supply,  shortfall  in  production  owing  to  adverse  weather  conditions, increased  transportation  costs,  supply  chain  constraints  like  lack  of  storage  facilities,  artificial shortage created by hoarding and black marketing etc.
- (b) & (c) :  Government has taken various measures from time to time to stabilize prices of essential food items  which  inter-alia,  include  appropriately  utilizing  trade  and  fiscal  policy  instruments  like import  and  export  duty,  Minimum  Export  Price,  export  restrictions  etc.  To  regulate  domestic availability  and  moderate  prices;  imposition  of  stock  limits,  and  provision  of  higher  Minimum Support  Prices  to  incentivize  farmers  for  increasing  production.  Besides,  Government  is  also implementing Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) scheme to help moderate the volatility in prices of agrihorticultural commodities. These policy interventions along with better agricultural production have helped in moderation of prices of essential commodities like pulses, onions, potatoes, tomato etc over last 6 months.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: National Project on Organic Farming
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5996

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  APRIL, 2017

## NATIONAL PROJECT ON ORGANIC FARMING

5996.   SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  financial  assistance  is  provided  by  the  Government  under  the  National Project  on  Organic  Farming  (NPOF)  scheme  for  setting  up  of  fruit  and  vegetable  market waste/agriculture waste compost unit to State Governments including Assam;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the amount of assistance provided by the Government to Assam under the scheme during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

- (a) to (c): Under  Soil  Health  Management  (SHM)  component  of  National  Mission  of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), Government is encouraging the establishment of fruit/vegetable  market/agro  waste  compost  production  unit  (3000  Ton  Per  Annum  (TPA) capacity),  under  Capital  Investment  Subsidy  Scheme  (CISS)  through  National  Bank  for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).  The financial assistance is provided @33% for farmers/individual/private agencies including the youth of total financial outlay (TFO) limited to Rs.63 lakh, whichever is less.

An amount of Rs.15.098 lakhs assistance was provided for setting up of unit in the state of Assam.  The details of amount provided to States including Assam is given at Annexure-I.

ANNEXURE-I State-wise details of fruits and vegetable compost units supported by NPOF under  Credit Linked Back-Ended Subsidy (CISS) scheme through NABARD and total subsidy release.

| Sl.   | States         | 2013-14   | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2015-16   |
|-------|----------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| No.   |                | Unit      | (Rs.Lakh) | Unit      | (Rs.Lakh) | Unit      | (Rs.Lakh) |
| 1.    | Assam          | 01        | 15.098    |           |           |           |           |
| 2.    | Haryana        |           |           |           |           | 01        | 30.0      |
| 3.    | Karnataka      | 03        | 84.268    |           |           |           |           |
| 4.    | Madhya Pradesh |           |           |           |           | 01        | 19.191    |
| 5.    | Tamil Nadu     |           |           |           |           | 01        | 29.97     |
|       | Total          | 04        | 99.366    | 0         | 0         | 03        | 79.161    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Global Technology and Business Centre
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5995 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.04.2017

## Global Technology and Business Centre

5995. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV  SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  US  auto    major  Ford  Motor  Co.  has  expressed  interest  to  invest Rs. 1300 crore to set up a global technology and business centre at Chennai;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any time frame has been fixed for setting up of the said centre; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with  the employment opportunities likely to be generated in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI  BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a)  to  (d):  Since  Automobile  Sector  is  a  liberalised  sector  and  Foreign  Direct  Investment  is through  automatic  route,  Department  of  Heavy  Industry/  Department  of  Industrial  Policy Promotion does not maintain any data centrally for such investments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Development of Border Areas
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5994

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  APRIL,  2017 / CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

DEVELOPMENT OF BORDER AREAS

5994. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government  has  recently selected private  company developers to develop border areas as part of a pilot project and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of the companies that have been selected;

(c)  the  details  of  the  border  areas  and  stretches  likely  to  be  developed under this project; and

(d)  the  details  of  the  technology  that  the  Government  plans  to  deploy  in these areas?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)  to  (d):    Government  of  India  has  decided  to  deploy  technological solutions  in  various  difficult  terrains  of  Indo-Pakistan  &  Indo-Bangladesh Border.  In  this  regard,  a  pilot  study  has  been  initiated  in  Jammu  region. Further details cannot be revealed in the interest of National Security.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5993 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Ammonia Urea Complex Project
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 5993 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 1 1 .0 4 .2017

## Ammonia Urea Complex Project

## 5993.  SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA :

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) the estimated date of completionfor the Ammonia Urea Complex Project in Talcher, Odisha for which a joint venturehas been entered into by Coal India Limited,  Gas Authority of India Limited,Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) and Fertilizer Corporation of IndiaLimited (FCIL); and
- (b) whether the Government has takenany steps towards expediting the process of setting up of the complex and if so, thedetails thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS, SHIPPING AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS.

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  &(b).: T ,rebmeceD si tnalp rehclaT fo noitazilanoitarepo fo etad eh 2020 . Government has taken various steps towards expediting teh process of setting up of Ammonia Urea Complex project at Talcher, which are as under:-
- i. 30 Joint Venture Company was established in the name of 'Talcher Fertilizers Ltd'.
- ii. 30 Promoters of the company are GAIL, RCF, CIL and FCIL.
- iii. 30 Equity Participation- GAIL-29.67%, RCF-29.67%, CIL-29.67% & FCIL10.99%.
- iv. 30 In-Principle allotment of 50% of North of Arakhpal coal Mine done.
- v. 30 Shortlisting of Coal Gasification Technologies completed.
- vi. 30 Techno Economic Feasibility Report prepared.
- vii. 30 Company has started operating from its Project office opened at Noida.
- viii. Other pre-project activities are presently going on.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Security to Media Persons
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †5991

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  APRIL,  2017 / CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

SECURITY TO MEDIA PERSONS

†5991. SHRI RAJU SHETTY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is contemplating to enact a new law to provide security to media persons;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the said law;

(c) the time by which it is likely to be enacted;

(d) whether the Government proposes to convert criminal cases against media persons into civil cases; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  to  (e):      No  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  of  Ministry  of  Home Affairs.  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the  seventh Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India.  The  existing  laws  are  adequate  for protection of citizens including journalists. The press Council of India takes prompt  action  on  receipt  of  specific  complaints  from  affected  persons. Representations  on  providing  security  are  received  from  or  on  behalf  of individuals, including journalists. All such representations are examined and based  on  inputs  received  regarding  threat  assessment,  required  action  is taken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Deployment of Women Police Officer
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5990

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  APRIL,  2017 / CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

DEPLOYMENT OF WOMEN POLICE OFFICER

5990. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  deployment  of  women police officer in every village for the security of women in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the present status in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b):  As per the seventh schedule to the constitution of India 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State  subjects and, as such, the  primary responsibility of deployment  of  police officers including women police officers, prevention, detection,  registration,    investigation  and  prosecution  of  all  crimes,  within their jurisdiction, lies with the State Government/ Union Territory Administrations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-11
Subject: Deportation of Bangladeshis
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5987

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  APRIL,  2017 / CHAITRA 21, 1939 (SAKA)

DEPORTATION OF BANGLADESHIS

5987.  DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any action has been taken to distinguish people on the basis of citizenship in the North Eastern parts of the country;

- (b) if so, the details of steps taken and the outcome of the same, so far;

(c) whether the Government has considered adopting any procedure for deporting so many people back to Bangladesh; and

(d) if so, the details of the procedure and the status thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b):   The updation of National Register of Indian Citizens (NRC) is currently in progress in the state of Assam as per the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 read  with  the  Citizenship  (Registration  of  Citizens  and  Issue  of  National  Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.  The enumeration process in this regard has been notified to be completed within 31st December 2017.

(c)  &  (d)  :    The  Government  vide  circular  dated  25.11.2009  has  issued  a  detailed procedure including therein setting up of Special Task Forces in each District by all the  State/UT  Administrations  to  detect,  identify  and  intercept  illegal  Bangladeshi migrants and setting up of detention centres for such suspected illegal immigrants pending their deportation.  Besides, 100 Foreigners Tribunals have been set up in Assam for detection/deportation of foreigners including Bangladeshi nationals.

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