I can't believe the tone of this thread. People are really missing the point. It's not about kicking out expat pilots from India because of Xenophobia - India is and always has been one of the most diverse countries in the World, home to people of all races and religious beliefs. It is simple economics - the Indian govt. is trying to focus on employing it's citizens rather than paying through the nose for foreigners.
Maybe they are not going about it the right way, but the reasons behind this decision have been misinterpreted on this thread.
Why bash Indians for travelling the World and making other countries their home? Haven't millions of Westerners had this privilege for hundreds of years? Perhaps people resent the fact that India is an emerging nation with a bright future.
A couple of facts for info:
1. Indian doctors who want to work in the UK can only be considered for a job if no other EU applicant can fill the slot, even if they are more qualified/suitable for the job. This happened overnight. Vis-a-vis expat Pilots in India, at least there is some discussion and a flexible deadline.
2. The India-Pakistan wars are a direct result of the British Raj, as no boundaries were agreed upon on the 15th Aug 1947 when India gained independence.
Maybe we can have a more positive discussion by suggesting a way forward. If expat pilots really love India and want to stay long term, why not become a citizen? Then you won't have to worry about being kicked out.
