Deviant Khobragade has been given a reprieve by the foreign office. She has been transferred to the United Nations. This will give her immunity from arrest. The Indian government has backed her, but there is another side to her actions which needs to be highlighted.
Devyani could have easily paid her maid, the minimum wages as per the US act. She is awfully rich. In fact she owns 11 prime properties in India including a flat in Mumbai's controversial Adarsh housing society worth 2 million dollars. The flat was for Kargil war widows was taken by giving a false affidavit and documents.
The US has clearly pointed out these facts. Frankly its a shame that the lady who looks demure should have done such things. She could have paid the maid, but Indian officers living in a feudal world haven't come to terms with the labor laws that servants also have rights. They exploit them to the hilt. This charge Devyani must answer. The US is answering, by not dropping charges and only freezing them. The lady is perhaps a backward caste and made it to the IFS in reserved category. Not much should be read about her ability.
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