In Kolkata's North 24 Parganas district, a significant number of undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants have gathered at the Hakimpur checkpost, seeking to return to their homeland following a recent crackdown by Indian authorities. Many of these individuals have lived in India for years, with some arriving as early as 2001. They express a mix of resignation and determination to leave, citing a hostile political environment under the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a motivating factor. Several immigrants have shared their experiences of obtaining Indian identification documents, such as PAN cards, Aadhaar cards, and voter cards, often with the assistance of local political parties like the Trinamool Congress. This assistance has allowed them to integrate into Indian society, with some even receiving benefits like Lakshmir Bhandar, a welfare scheme. However, the recent political shift has led many to feel unwelcome, prompting them to seek repatriation. The authorities have set up holding centres for those undocumented immigrants who are caught during this crackdown, further complicating their situation.