Assam Deports 31,789 Illegal Immigrants in 40 Years: CM
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Why in news
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reported the deportation of 31,789 illegal immigrants since 1985 and highlighted the status of the India-Bangladesh border fencing.
Background
Since the 1985 Assam Accord, 31,789 illegal immigrants have been deported from Assam. Currently, 73,750 individuals are awaiting judgment in Foreigners’ Tribunals, and 228.54 km of the Bangladesh border has been fenced.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact31,789 illegal immigrants deported from Assam since 1985.
- Fact73,750 individuals currently awaiting judgment in Foreigners' Tribunals in Assam.
- Fact228.54 km of the India-Bangladesh border has been fenced to date.
- PlaceAssam Accord: Signed in August 1985 to address illegal migration and insurgency.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in managing illegal migration and border security along the India-Bangladesh frontier, highlighting the role of the Assam Accord and Foreigners' Tribunals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geographical constraints: Difficult terrain and riverine features hindering the completion of a continuous physical fence.
- Legal bottleneck: Significant pendency in Foreigners' Tribunals delaying the identification and deportation of illegal residents.
- Diplomatic friction: Bilateral tensions regarding border demarcation and the enforcement of the 1985 Assam Accord.
Keywords: Border Management · Illegal Migration · Assam Accord · Foreigners' Tribunals · National Security
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