The anti-India group of British MPs was given Rs. 30 lakh Pakistan trip

London, Ta. 19 July 2020, Sunday

A British parliamentary group arrived in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir earlier this year. His job was to shed light on human rights violations in Kashmir. According to a recent revelation, the Pakistani government had paid Rs 30 lakh for the group's trip.

The group's chairman, Debbie Abrahams, a British Labor MP, was previously barred from entering India on illegal visas. Debbie is very famous for her anti-India views.

Crops spent by the government

According to a report by Britain's Register of All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), the APPGK formed on Kashmir received between February 29 and Rs 31.2 lakh 'Benefit in Kind' from the Pakistan government.

The group visited 'Pakistan and Azad Kashmir' between February 18 and 22. If APPG finds more than 15 1500 (Rs 1.41 lakh) or 'Benefit in Kind' in this register, it has to state.

What is APPGK

The APPGK has MPs and experts from different parties, some of whom have Pakistani roots. The group advocates for the freedom of the people of Kashmir through dialogue, garners support from the British Parliament, highlights human rights violations in Kashmir and demands justice for the people. Debbie Abrahams was chairing the group and she is known for her anti-India views.

India sent back anti-Debbie

Debbie, a Labor MP, was deported to Dubai on February 17. His e-visa was found to be illegal. The next day, on February 18, he went to meet Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at the expense of the Pakistan government.

Debbie protested against the abolition of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and its declaration as a Union Territory along with Ladakh and also expressed concern before the Indian High Commissioner. After deporting him, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Ravish Kumar said in no uncertain terms that Debbie was campaigning against India and had been sent back with great humiliation.