West Bengal Sends Back 4,800 Illegal Immigrants to Bangladesh Amid Security Focus
West Bengal deports 4,800 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, 836 await repatriation

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The West Bengal government has deported approximately 4,800 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, with 836 more awaiting repatriation. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari emphasized border security and illegal immigration issues during a BJP meeting, while also announcing a census exercise to address demographic changes.
- 01Around 4,800 illegal immigrants have been deported from West Bengal to Bangladesh, with 836 individuals still in custody.
- 02Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized previous administrations for inaction on illegal immigration.
- 03A census survey is set to take place between August 1 and August 15, with completion expected by February next year.
- 04Adhikari announced that 50 lakh women received financial assistance under the Annapurna Yojana, surpassing the previous government's scheme.
- 05He highlighted the need for transparency in welfare schemes, alleging corruption in the previous administration's beneficiary listings.
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The West Bengal government has deported approximately 4,800 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, with another 836 individuals awaiting repatriation. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced these figures during a BJP meeting focused on border security and illegal immigration. He criticized previous governments for failing to act on illegal immigration issues, stating that individuals not qualifying under the Citizenship Amendment Act are handed over to the Border Security Force as per Union guidelines. Adhikari also addressed demographic concerns, linking infiltration from Bangladesh to the BJP's Assembly election strategy. He announced a census exercise scheduled from August 1 to August 15, aimed at addressing these changes, with the process expected to conclude by February next year. Additionally, he highlighted the government's welfare initiatives, noting that 50 lakh women received Rs 3,000 each under the Annapurna Yojana, which was introduced to enhance financial support compared to the previous administration's scheme. Adhikari emphasized the importance of transparency in welfare distribution, alleging irregularities in the previous beneficiary lists.
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The deportation of illegal immigrants and the upcoming census are expected to influence local demographics and political dynamics in West Bengal.
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