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Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Tipra Motha demands immediate detection, deportation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Tripura
The Tipra Motha – a constituent of the ruling BJP-led alliance – has demanded the detection and deportation of all illegal migrants from Bangladesh residing in Tripura. A four-member delegation of the party, led by MLA Ranjit Debbarma, met Governor N Indrasena Reddy and raised the demand on Friday. 'We met the Governor today. The issue is that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has stipulated a 30-day timeframe to start the process of detection and deportation of illegal migrants in Tripura. In other states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Assam, the process has already started. We have demanded that the process be started in Tripura too,' Debbarma told reporters after meeting Governor Reddy. He added that a similar kind of notification was also issued in 2017. The Tipra Motha leader said that not only the illegal migrants, but also those providing shelter to them, must be brought under the purview of the law. Earlier, Debbarma wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals, urging him to push them back. The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF) has also demanded that the government start the process of detecting and deporting Bangladeshi migrants staying illegally in the state. 'We have seen that other states are doing it. But the Tripura government is silent. We appeal to the government to take strong initiative regarding the notification. We have started the 'clean and drive illegal migrants mission' from today,' Hamal Jamatia, General Secretary, TSF, said. As per a report of the Tripura Police, 816 Bangladeshi nationals, 79 Rohingya persons, and two Nigerians were arrested between January 1, 2024, and February 28 this year for staying illegally in Tripura. A further breakup of the data shows that 483 illegal foreigners were arrested from August 5, 2024, when the Sheikh Hasina government fell in Bangladesh.
The Print
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Bangladeshis, Rohingyas will not be allowed to enter Tripura illegally: CM
'We will not allow any Bangladesh citizen and Rohingyas to enter our state's territory illegally. Even if they enter, they will be pushed back to their origin as per the law,' he told reporters here. He said even if they manage to enter the state illegally, they will be pushed back to their country of origin. Agartala, May 21 (PTI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said Bangladesh nationals and Rohingyas will not be allowed to enter the state illegally. Recently, Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma, in a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, voiced concern over the presence of illegal Bangladesh migrants in various parts of the northeastern state and urged him to push back all the illegal migrants to their country of origin. Debbarma had urged the Centre, state government and Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to launch an operation to detect and deport Bangladesh nationals who are residing illegally here. A total of 816 Bangladesh nationals and 79 Rohingyas were arrested in the state by the BSF from January 2024 to February 2025. PTI PS RG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Tipra Motha MLA demands 'operation detect and deport Bangladeshi intruders' in Tripura
Agartala, Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Wednesday urged the Centre, the state and Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council to launch an "operation detect and deport Bangladesh nationals" who are residing illegally in Tripura. A large number of Bangladesh's illegal migrants and intruders are residing in different parts of the northeastern state, and the Rohingyas are also making entry to the border state, he told reporters. Earlier, the MLA wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the illegal entry and stay of Bangladesh nationals, urging him to push back all the illegal migrants to their origin. Debbarma claimed Bangladeshi intruders are making houses in the slum areas on the khash land, Reserved Forests and residing permanently here. "The intruders are subsequently travelling all over India, a threat to internal security. In tribal council areas also, they are making houses and even procuring Indian documents like Aadhaar, PAN card and Ration Cards to stay here permanently," he said. Debbarma said, "Bangladesh intruders sent their sons to Indian madras, specifically in Sonamura, Kamalpur, Kailashahar and Dharmanagar. All are border subdivisions.. The MLA also lamented over the inaction on the part of the government agencies to address the problem. "The state and the TTAADC administration remain silent on the important issue. In the wake of Indo-Pak tension following the Pahalgam terror attack, the presence of Bangladesh citizens is seen as a threat to national security as they are aligned to Pakistan," he said. "Therefore, I appeal to the Centre, the state and the TTAADC administration to look into the matter seriously. In Delhi, Gujarat and Assam, the government agencies carried out operations to detect, identify the Bangladeshi intruders and arrest them. The illegal constructions of their dwellings were razed using bulldozers," he said. Debbarma also appealed to government agencies to enforce the law in a mission-mode, treating the launch operation to detect and deport Bangladeshi intruders and push them back to their origin.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TIPRA Motha MLA calls for action against B'deshis living illegally in Tripura
1 2 3 Agartala: TIPRAMotha MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Tuesday emphasised the necessity for immediate measures against Bangladeshis living in the state illegally."Bangladeshi nationals have been staying in slums, rented houses, and densely populated areas in different towns, and have acquired Indian documents like Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs, and ration cards with political support," he alleged in a both state and central authorities, Debbarma requested swift identification and removal of people living with fraudulent documentation, noting that certain immigrants favour Pakistan and potentially maintain connections with ISI or extremist Bangladeshi he stated that these immigrants have occupied govt and forest territories, including regions under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). He further stated that certain unauthorised immigrants have assumed Hindu identities and formed marriages with local women to establish permanent advocated for implementing a state-wide drive to detect and deport Bangladeshis comparable to recent initiatives in Delhi, Assam, and Gujarat. Noting dissatisfaction with administrative response, he sought immediate involvement from the chief minister, governor, TTAADC administration, and Union Home Ministry, while encouraging political organisations to prioritise national security .Police reports indicate that during the recent India-Pakistan tensions, authorities arrested seven individuals across Tripura for publishing pro-Pakistan content and expressing anti-Indian views on social media platforms within a week. Agartala: TIPRAMotha MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Tuesday emphasised the necessity for immediate measures against Bangladeshis living in the state illegally."Bangladeshi nationals have been staying in slums, rented houses, and densely populated areas in different towns, and have acquired Indian documents like Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs, and ration cards with political support," he alleged in a both state and central authorities, Debbarma requested swift identification and removal of people living with fraudulent documentation, noting that certain immigrants favour Pakistan and potentially maintain connections with ISI or extremist Bangladeshi he stated that these immigrants have occupied govt and forest territories, including regions under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). He further stated that certain unauthorised immigrants have assumed Hindu identities and formed marriages with local women to establish permanent advocated for implementing a state-wide drive to detect and deport Bangladeshis comparable to recent initiatives in Delhi, Assam, and Gujarat. Noting dissatisfaction with administrative response, he sought immediate involvement from the chief minister, governor, TTAADC administration, and Union Home Ministry, while encouraging political organisations to prioritise national reports indicate that during the recent India-Pakistan tensions, authorities arrested seven individuals across Tripura for publishing pro-Pakistan content and expressing anti-Indian views on social media platforms within a week.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura MLA writes to Shah, seeks panel to identify illegal B'deshis in state
Agartala: Expressing dissatisfaction with border control measures, TIPRA Motha legislator Ranjit Debbarma has sent a letter to Union home minister Amit Shah , requesting the establishment of a high-power committee to identify and remove illegal Bangladeshi nationals from to Debbarma, numerous migrants from Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh have settled in remote areas of Tripura by illegally occupying govt forest land. These individuals have reportedly obtained various Indian identification documents through deceptive means, including voter ID cards, aadhaar, ration cards, PAN cards, and passports."Some are reportedly running petrol pumps, ration shops, or working as skilled laborers like masons and carpenters," Debbarma alleged and proposed the formation of a high-power committee comprising administrative secretary (home), secretary (home), district magistrates and collectors, and SPs. Despite BSF deployment and strict border surveillance, Debbarma noted increased illegal crossings due to Bangladesh's internal issues. The state has arrested more than 156 Bangladeshi nationals and 14 Rohingya this year."The growing presence of unauthorized foreigners poses a grave threat to national security and sovereignty," Debbarma said, warning that increased infiltration into tribal regions under TTAADC, including Chawmanu, Gandacharra, Karbook, and Shilacharri, would impact demographics and create social recommendations included establishing check posts and camps within Indian territory, staffed by TSR, Tripura Police, Assam Rifles, and CRPF personnel. Additionally, he suggested creating a Special Mobile Task Force and dedicated intelligence wing with local officers to prevent infiltration, identify forged documents, and prosecute facilitators, alongside deploying intelligence teams at transport hubs across the state.
