Repatriate stranded vulnerable British Sikhs from Punjab amid COVID-19

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Elderly and vulnerable British Sikhs are stranded in Punjab unable to return home, as major airports including Amritsar are closed due to COVID-19.

They need support from the UK Government to provide dedicated direct flights from Amritsar to ensure their safe return back home to the UK.

These vulnerable people are unable to travel to major airports therefore travelling long distances and transiting via multiple countries with long layovers. This is putting them at further risk from COVID-19 and potentially further spreading the virus.

These elderly people have families, friends and lives back in the UK, with loved ones who are concerned for their well being. Options to bring them home are limited. They deserve the same rights as other British Citizens being repatriated home.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Repatriate all UK residents stranded abroad

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

22 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Apr 2020

Follow this petition