GET IT CANCELLED, KUWAIT MP URGES GOVERNMENT ON MAID GUARANTEE Several lawmakers and citizens have expressed objection to the $2,500 (KD 720) bank guarantee imposed by the Indian Embassy on Kuwaitis who want to hire female domestic workers from India, asserting this is unnecessary considering the good relationship between the two countries. MP Auda Al-Ruwai has called on Kuwait’s Foreign Affairs Ministry to work towards cancellation of the decision as he sees no reason for imposing such a huge amount, especially since Kuwaiti families have not had any problem with Indian housemaids in terms of salary and other labor-related issues. He asserted Kuwaiti families respect Indian maids because they don’t cause major problems. He added Kuwaitis have long and good experience and relations with Indian maids who are treated as part of the family. He hopes this issue will be resolved soon, in cooperation with the Indian side. MP Khalil Abdullah argued the decision contravenes the Constitution of Kuwait and its laws, as well as the diplomatic norms. He claimed such actions pose a grave threat to the rights of Kuwaitis in their own homeland. He stressed that protecting the rights of all people living in the country, including citizens and foreigners, is the prerogative of the Kuwaiti government; not the Indian Embassy or any other embassy and political entities.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:55:11 +0000
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