Chandigarh: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang has appealed to Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar to urgently address delays in passport services at the Indian consulate in Spain, which have left several Indian nationals stranded.In a letter to the minister, Kang highlighted a ‘humanitarian emergency’ where citizens, including many from Punjab, have been unable to receive new or renewed passports for over six months. He emphasised that these delays are preventing individuals from reuniting with their families and accessing necessary medical care.Kang noted that viral videos circulating online capture the ‘anguish’ of desperate applicants at the consulate, highlighting the severity of the issue. “Some of those affected face grave medical conditions requiring urgent treatment, while others are battling heart-wrenching family emergencies,” Kang wrote.The MP urged the ministry of external affairs to direct the consulate to immediately overhaul its processes, prioritise pending cases, and ensure a swift resolution for all affected individuals. Kang also reiterated his plea on his official X account, requesting “swift and decisive clearance of all pending cases” to restore the dignity and well-being of the stranded citizens.
