On Thursday, India urged Bangladesh to expedite the verification process for nearly 3,000 suspected illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, highlighting 2,862 pending nationality cases. This call comes after Bangladesh's foreign minister Khalilur Rahman warned against any forced repatriation following the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral victory in West Bengal. India's external affairs ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasized the need for cooperation from Bangladesh to facilitate the repatriation of illegal migrants. The issue of illegal migration has been a sensitive topic for decades, particularly in border states like Assam and West Bengal. Additionally, Bangladesh's home minister Salahuddin Ahmed expressed hope that no individuals would be forcibly returned to Bangladesh. On a related note, Jaiswal addressed concerns about potential cooperation between Bangladesh and China regarding the management of the Teesta River, which India opposes due to its strategic significance. The Teesta remains a contentious issue, with ongoing discussions between the two countries on water-sharing agreements.