TIPRA Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma urges immediate action against illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya settlers in Tripura, citing national security concerns.tripuraassembly.nic.in+10tripurainfo.com+10The Times of India+10
TIPRA Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma has raised alarms over the increasing illegal settlement of Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants in Tripura. He highlighted areas like Sonamura, Kamalpur, Kailashahar, and Dharmanagar as hotspots for such activities. The Indian Express+7Hindustan Times+7The Times of India+7India Today NE
Debbarma alleged that these migrants are constructing homes on government and reserved forest lands. He further claimed they are acquiring Indian documents like Aadhaar, PAN, and ration cards through fraudulent means.
Expressing deep concern, he warned that some migrants might have affiliations with hostile entities, posing a significant threat to national security. He emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue to prevent potential demographic changes in tribal areas.The Times of India
In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Debbarma requested the formation of a high-powered committee to identify and deport illegal migrants. He also suggested the establishment of special task forces in every district, mirroring initiatives in states like Rajasthan. The Times of IndiaThe Times of India
The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the right to reside in the country is reserved for Indian citizens only, reinforcing the legality of deporting undocumented foreign nationals. The Economic Times
For more details on the Supreme Court’s ruling, read our article on the Supreme Court’s stance on Rohingya migrants.The Economic Times+2The Economic Times+2The Times of India+2
