New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Opposition MPs on Thursday held a protest in Parliament premises against External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's statement in Rajya Sabha, on the deportation of Indian nationals from the United States on February 5.

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Thursday slammed the central government, calling its response to the deportation of Indian nationals from the United States "shocking" and indicative of "complete helplessness."

KC Venugopal alleged that the government was standing up to the stance of the US authorities instead of taking a firm stand to protect Indian citizens.

Responding to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement in Rajya Sabha on the deportation of illegal Indian migrants by...