Assam CM concerned over ‘increased’ Rohingya infiltration into India from Bangladesh
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised concerns about the increasing infiltration of Rohingyas into India via the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, “Rohingya penetration into India has increased manifold. They are exploiting the border situation between India and Bangladesh.”
Sarma stated that Assam is only able to guard a portion of the Indo-Bangladesh border and highlighted recent incidents in Tripura where police arrested a significant number of Rohingyas.
“Last year, Assam police also uncovered a network, which was eventually investigated by the NIA,” he said.
Sarma called for the central government to strengthen border security, particularly in West Bengal.
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The Assam chief minister also claimed that a “demographic shift” has been occurring in states like Assam, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
“There is a real demographic invasion in eastern India,” the Assam chief minister stated.
“In Assam, people are acutely aware of this demographic invasion, but other states are now beginning to experience its effects,” Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
He also criticised West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her “lenient stance” on infiltration.
“Just compare the voter lists of 2019 and 2024, and you will see a significant percentage increase in certain populations,” he said.