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West Bengal's Crackdown on Undocumented Migrants Triggers Exodus to Bangladesh
WB: Migrants leave amid 'detect, delete, deport' policy crackdown
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In West Bengal, a crackdown on undocumented Bangladeshi migrants, driven by the BJP's 'detect, delete, deport' policy, has led many to flee towards the Bangladesh border. Authorities are setting up holding centres for apprehended migrants as part of new directives.
- 01The crackdown is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'detect, delete, deport' policy targeting undocumented migrants.
- 02Many migrants, unable to find work and facing deportation, are leaving West Bengal, particularly from the Howrah district.
- 03BJP MP Khagen Murmu confirmed that some undocumented migrants have been deported while others are being tracked down.
- 04The West Bengal government has directed district magistrates to establish holding centres for apprehended migrants as per Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.
- 05The directive includes provisions for housing individuals who have completed prison sentences and are awaiting deportation.
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In West Bengal, the implementation of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'detect, delete, deport' policy has prompted a significant number of undocumented Bangladeshi migrants to flee towards the Bangladesh border, particularly at the Hakimpur checkpost in North 24 Parganas district. Many migrants, like a mechanic from Howrah, report that they are leaving due to a lack of work opportunities and the threat of deportation. BJP MP Khagen Murmu stated that numerous undocumented migrants have already been deported, with ongoing efforts to trace others. The state government has responded by instructing district magistrates to set up holding centres for apprehended foreigners, including those who have completed prison sentences and are awaiting deportation. This directive aligns with the Ministry of Home Affairs' guidelines and emphasizes the BJP's commitment to addressing illegal immigration, as outlined in their election manifesto.
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The crackdown on undocumented migrants is affecting both the migrant community and local economies reliant on their labor.
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