India Addresses Bangladesh FM's Comments on Immigration Issues
MEA reacts to Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman’s ‘push-in’ remarks; says 2860 verifications pending
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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded to remarks by Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman regarding alleged 'pushback' incidents, emphasizing the importance of repatriating illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The MEA highlighted that over 2,860 nationality verification requests from Bangladesh are still pending, some for over five years.
- 01India firmly addresses Bangladesh's concerns over immigration remarks.
- 02Over 2,860 nationality verification requests are pending with Bangladesh.
- 03Many requests have been unresolved for more than five years.
- 04Bangladesh's comments follow the BJP's electoral success in West Bengal.
- 05Illegal immigration was a significant issue during the West Bengal elections.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly responded to comments made by Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman regarding alleged 'pushback' incidents related to illegal immigration. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that there are currently 2,860 nationality verification requests pending with Bangladesh, many of which have been unresolved for over five years. This response follows rising concerns from Bangladeshi leaders after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the West Bengal elections, where illegal immigration became a prominent topic. The MEA emphasized that the issue should be viewed within the context of repatriating illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, indicating India's commitment to addressing the situation while also highlighting the backlog in verification requests.
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The pending nationality verification requests could affect the repatriation process of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, potentially leading to increased tensions between the two nations.
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