Union Home Minister Amit Shah directs committee on demographic change to study border districts
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed a high-level committee to investigate demographic shifts in India's border districts. The committee will assess the impact of illegal immigration on national security and social structures.
Why it matters
The study addresses sensitive issues regarding national sovereignty, border security, and the political implications of demographic changes in India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (June 13, 2026) directed the high-level committee on demographic change to study the shift in population structure in border districts, officials said.
The framing focuses on government-led security concerns regarding 'illegal immigration,' which aligns with the current administration's policy priorities.
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