Illegal immigrants being deported, genuine Indians have noting to fear: Bengal CM
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state has begun deporting identified illegal immigrants. He assured genuine Indian citizens that their status and welfare benefits remain secure regardless of their religious or political background.
Why it matters
This policy reflects ongoing tensions regarding citizenship, immigration, and state-level enforcement of national identity laws in India.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) said his government has identified thousands of illegal immigrants and begun deporting them while assuring genuine Indian citizens they would not be affected, irrespective of their faith.
The article reports on a government crackdown on immigration, a policy typically associated with right-leaning nationalist platforms.
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