Italy asks its citizens in India to stay vigilant

[M.harris]

Following the diplomatic row and protest after it refused to send back two marines facing trial here for killing two fishermen off the Kerala coast, Italy has advised its citizens to be "vigilant and cautious," especially in the southern state.

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especially in the state of Kerala... it is recommended to compatriots in maintaining an attitude always vigilant and cautious and stay away from any crowds," the Italian embassy advisory said.

After the Italians reneged on their commitment to send back its two marines, who were allowed by the Supreme Court on February 22 to go to Italy for four weeks for voting in elections there, the Supreme Court has restrained Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini from leaving India without its permission.

The court had allowed the marines to go home after an undertaking, which is in the nature of a sovereign guarantee from the envoy.

The Italian government's position is that India does not have jurisdiction in the case because the incident supposedly took place in international waters and the marines were on official duty.

The Indian government has decided to review the entire gamut of relations with Italy - diplomatic, trade and defence - apart from reaching out to the European Union (EU), which has been briefed on India's position in the matter.

The EU wants a mutually acceptable solution to the dispute between India and Italy over Rome's decision not to return the marines.

"The EU is taking note of the disputes between India and Italy and continues to hope that a common solution can be reached through negotiation," Catherine Ashton, a spokesperson for EU foreign affairs, was quoted by the Italian media as saying.

Italians constitute 1.5% of foreign tourists in India.

Italy asks its citizens in India to stay vigilant - Hindustan Times

 

[Devil Soul]

Be Vigilant In India: Italy Tells Citizens
NEW DELHI, March 16, (AFP): Italy on Saturday warned its nationals in India to be “vigilant and cautious” amid a deepening diplomatic row over two Italian marines who skipped bail while facing trial for murder.
The advice came a day after India’s airports were put on alert to block any attempt by Italy’s ambassador Daniele Mancini to leave the country.

“In connection with any protests, especially in Kerala state, related to the two sailors, citizens are urged to always maintain a vigilant and cautious attitude and stay away from any crowds,” the Italian embassy in New Delhi said in a website advisory.

The warning reflected apparent Italian concern about a potential backlash after Rome refused to return the two marines charged with murdering two Indian fishermen off the southern state of Kerala last year.
Local media reported fishermen’s groups in Kerala have staged protests against the decision not to return the sailors while state lawmakers have voiced outrage.

India’s Supreme Court on Thursday said the Italian ambassador, who struck a deal for the marines to go back home to vote in last month’s Italian election, should stay in the country until the next hearing about the dispute Monday.

Rome announced earlier in the week it was reneging on a commitment to send back the two sailors, Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, to face trial.

Mancini had signed an affidavit giving his pledge the two would return.

The dispute has been a major embarrassment for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has warned of “consequences” for ties if the pair do not return.

Singh’s opponents have accused the government of incompetence for allowing the marines to go home while facing such serious charges, and the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has said Italy is treating India “like a banana republic”.

The marines shot dead the fishermen, saying they mistook them for pirates.

 

[Android]

Even if the citizen is the president of largest political party in India?

 

[livingdead]

Even if the citizen is the president of largest political party in India?

sonia amma is Indian...

 

[mehboobkz]

sonia amma is Indian...

Has she relinquished her Itaian citizenship?
If so, why she has not shown such certificate?
It is very difficult to renounce Italian citizenship.
Its not a 1-2-3 like easy process to follow.........
Till then she is a dual national.

 

[livingdead]

Has she relinquished her Itaian citizenship?
If so, why she has not shown such certificate?
It is very difficult to renounce Italian citizenship.
Its not a 1-2-3 like easy process to follow.........
Till then she is a dual national.

India does not allow dual citizenship. Neither did italy it seems when she aquired Indian passport.

 

[Kompromat]

Does, that include Sonia Gandhi too?

 

[kawaraj]

India does not allow dual citizenship. Neither did italy it seems when she aquired Indian passport.

italy does allow dual citizenshp, fyi

India does not allow dual citizenship. Neither did italy it seems when she aquired Indian passport.

italy does allow dual citizenshp, fyi

 

[livingdead]

italy does allow dual citizenshp, fyi



italy does allow dual citizenshp, fyi

italy does now... not then..

 

[mehboobkz]

India does not allow dual citizenship. Neither did italy it seems when she aquired Indian passport.

She is above the law.
You know it.

With so much controversy about her being of foreign origin, she did not flash or flaunt one certificate to ward off such national descrepancy about her?

If she can have those billions illegally, why not such passport thingy?

 

[Guynextdoor2]

I don't understand why this should be news. This is a routine precautionary note. It's ok and acceptable.

 

[livingdead]

She is above the law.
You know it.

With so much controversy about her being of foreign origin, she did not flash or flaunt one certificate to ward off such national descrepancy about her?

If she can have those billions illegally, why not such passport thingy?

The controversy (or say BJP's demand) was about foreign origin like you said, and never about citizenship.
BJP wanted USA style law, in which foreign origin people cannot get into high office.

She did not show any document because there was nothing to be shown.

 

[mehboobkz]

Congress helps Italians flee yet again | Niti Central

The controversy (or say BJP's demand) was about foreign origin like you said, and never about citizenship.
BJP wanted USA style law, in which foreign origin people cannot get into high office.

She did not show any document because there was nothing to be shown.

Has she relinquished her Italian citizenship?
If yes, whats the proof?

 

[Audio]

Has she relinquished her Italian citizenship?
If yes, whats the proof?

Long before the election she surrendered her Italian passport in favour of full Indian citizenship.

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Profile: Sonia Gandhi

Not sure if this is proof enough.

 

[livingdead]

Congress helps Italians flee yet again | Niti Central



Has she relinquished her Italian citizenship?
If yes, whats the proof?

she did not have to. Accepting India passport automatically does that (italy did not allow dual citizenship then, source: wiki). In any case, there was never a controversy regarding Indian passport (even main opposition party accepts) so she did not need to show it.