Akhtar Hossain, a member of the Nationalist Congress Party in Bangladesh, expressed grave concerns about a potential refugee crisis in his country if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the upcoming West Bengal elections. He warned that such a victory could lead to the deportation of millions of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, creating a significant influx of refugees into Bangladesh. According to exit polls, the BJP is projected to win between 88 and 98 of the 152 seats in this election phase, with a midpoint estimate of 93 seats. Hossain emphasized that this situation poses a serious threat, stating, “There is no guarantee that Muslim migrants will not be sent back from India.” In response, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for allegedly facilitating illegal immigration, underscoring the contentious nature of this issue during the election campaign. The BJP's stance has been to curb illegal infiltration, which has been a focal point in the political discourse surrounding the elections.