Illegal immigration of Bengalis into India

IMMIGRATION: The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

REASONS:
• India against Bangladesh
• 2 crore illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the country
• Both countries on three sides connected 2,500 miles of border with the Indian
states
PROBLEM:
• People facing hostile conditions, political, intolerance, and adverse economic
situations 1947 Partition)
• During war, at least 10 million Bangladeshis crossed into India illegally
• Population growth of both countries 2011, 2001, 1991 and 1981 their number
exceeds 15 million).
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND POLICY
• India are covered by the Foreigners Act, 1946
• No United Nations 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
• Its simply defines a foreigner as “a person who is not a citizen of India.”

SAARC DECLARATION ON REFUGEES

• Tackling refugee issues
• SAARC declaration could address
• Subject of illegal migration in South Asia
• To enter into bilateral arrangements
• Work permit regimes, verification regimes, repatriation, and related Issues.
SOLUTION (AGREEMENT)
• After verification process.
• Bangladeshis living in India
• Two countries would agree to take back their people.
• Bangladeshi government provides them necessary travel documents.