illegal immigrants

  • Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Supports Electoral Roll Clean-Up Ahead of Assembly Elections

    Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Supports Electoral Roll Clean-Up Ahead of Assembly Elections

    Dec 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST

    Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose endorses the Election Commission's voter re-verification drive that removed 58 lakh names from electoral rolls, claiming it caused 'reverse migration' of illegal immigrants. The Governor also called for judicial inquiry into the Lionel Messi visit controversy and discussed his anti-corruption campaign for West Bengal.

  • Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"

    Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"

    Dec 11, 2025 08:43 am CST

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended the government's electoral reform policies in Parliament, addressing opposition allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Shah emphasized the constitutional mandate for voter verification, rejected claims of electoral manipulation, and firmly stated the Modi government will prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining voting rights while preserving India's democratic integrity.

  • Amit Shah Defends Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Amid Opposition Criticism in Parliament

    Amit Shah Defends Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Amid Opposition Criticism in Parliament

    Dec 10, 2025 09:05 pm CST

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Parliament, stating it's a routine process to eliminate duplicate entries and illegal voters. Shah criticized the Opposition, particularly Congress, for spreading misinformation while noting similar exercises were conducted during previous Congress administrations. The ongoing revision in 12 states has sparked heated parliamentary debates between government and opposition benches.

  • Trump Claims Birthright Citizenship Originally Intended for Children of Slaves, Not Wealthy Immigrants

    Trump Claims Birthright Citizenship Originally Intended for Children of Slaves, Not Wealthy Immigrants

    Dec 10, 2025 12:27 pm CST

    President Trump defends his executive order against birthright citizenship, arguing the 14th Amendment was created for children of slaves following the Civil War, not for wealthy immigrants seeking US citizenship. The Supreme Court is set to rule on this controversial issue next summer, with significant implications for immigration policy and constitutional interpretation.

  • UP Government Launches

    UP Government Launches 'Surgical Strike' Against Infiltrators to Strengthen Internal Security

    Dec 10, 2025 12:42 am CST

    The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has unveiled a comprehensive plan to identify and act against infiltrators through a "surgical strike" approach. This initiative aims to enhance state security, ensure government benefits reach legitimate recipients, reduce crime rates, and create better employment opportunities for local residents. The verification drive specifically targets illegal immigrants including Rohingyas and Bangladeshis currently residing in the state.

  • 12-Hour Bandh in Arunachal Pradesh: Indigenous Organizations Protest Against Illegal Immigrants and Demand Mosque Removal

    12-Hour Bandh in Arunachal Pradesh: Indigenous Organizations Protest Against Illegal Immigrants and Demand Mosque Removal

    Dec 09, 2025 07:11 pm CST

    Three local organizations in Arunachal Pradesh have called a 12-hour bandh in the Itanagar Capital Region demanding the removal of Capital Jama Masjid and deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The bandh, declared by IYFA, APIYO, and ANYO, runs from 5 am to 5 pm despite being deemed illegal by authorities. Police have implemented security measures while essential services remain exempt.

  • Uttar Pradesh Implements Strict Identity Verification: CM Yogi Adityanath

    Uttar Pradesh Implements Strict Identity Verification: CM Yogi Adityanath's Push for Security and Social Balance

    Dec 08, 2025 02:25 pm CST

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a comprehensive initiative requiring thorough identity verification before employment, targeting illegal immigrants to protect state security and welfare resources. Following Supreme Court observations on infiltrators, the state government is conducting document verification drives and establishing detention centers across administrative divisions to manage identified unauthorized residents.

  • Amit Shah Confident NDA Will Win Over 160 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections

    Amit Shah Confident NDA Will Win Over 160 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections

    Nov 07, 2025 09:44 pm CST

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah predicts a sweeping victory for the NDA in Bihar's elections, targeting over 160 seats amid record voter turnout. During his campaign in Purnia, Shah highlighted the coalition's development work and addressed key issues including illegal immigration in the Seemanchal region, with polling for the second phase scheduled for November 11.

  • Calcutta High Court Orders Return of Illegally Deported West Bengal Residents from Bangladesh Within 4 Weeks

    Calcutta High Court Orders Return of Illegally Deported West Bengal Residents from Bangladesh Within 4 Weeks

    Sep 27, 2025 01:17 pm CST

    The Calcutta High Court has ruled against the Centre's deportation of six West Bengal residents to Bangladesh, declaring it illegal and ordering their return within four weeks. The court found that proper deportation protocols were violated when authorities ignored substantial documentation proving Indian citizenship, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and birth certificates. The case has significant implications for citizenship verification processes and has sparked political tensions between TMC and BJP in West Bengal.

  • Congress

    Congress' Attempt To Link Bihar's People With 'Bidis' Insult To Biharis: PM Modi

    Sep 15, 2025 08:49 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Congress for allegedly comparing the people of Bihar with 'bidis', terming it an "insult to Biharis."