India says laws in place to deport illegal migrants from Bangladesh and elsewhere
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- India stated that it has laws to deal with illegal foreign nationals, including those from Bangladesh.
- The government will deport individuals found to be in the country illegally.
- This action is part of a broader policy to manage foreign nationals within India's legal framework.
India's government affirmed its commitment to enforcing immigration laws, stating that all foreign nationals residing illegally in the country will face deportation. "All foreign nationals in India, if they are here illegally, including from Bangladesh, we have laws to deal with them and theyโll be accordingly dealt with," said Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs. This statement underscores India's stance on maintaining its borders and managing its population according to established legal mechanisms. The government's approach emphasizes adherence to national laws for all individuals, regardless of their origin, who are found to be in the country without proper authorization. The policy aims to ensure that immigration regulations are applied consistently, addressing concerns about illegal residency and its potential implications. India's legal framework provides for the identification and subsequent deportation of individuals who violate immigration rules, a process that the government maintains will be applied impartially.
All foreign nationals in India, if they are here illegally, including from Bangladesh, we have laws to deal with them and theyโll be accordingly dealt with
Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.