Deport illegal immigrants before census: Manipur MP
"It will be very unfortunate for the indigenous people of Manipur if the census operation is carried out before detection, identification and deportation of illegal Myanmarese and Bangladeshis who have already settled in different parts of Manipur," Sanajaoba said during the 'special mention' in the ongoing monsoon session.
Pointing out that the ministry of home affairs has already asked states and Union Territories to detect, identify and deport illegal Myanmarese and Bangladeshis within one month with effect from May 19, 2025, he lamented that no concrete steps are seen taken up from state govt till date.
The national census is set to begin on March 1, 2027.
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