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Bengal Border Crisis: Governor to Send Report on Migrant Surge to MHA

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose is preparing a detailed report for the Home Ministry about the border situation with Bangladesh. He personally visited the Hakimpur border area where thousands of illegal migrants have been gathering. The Governor confirmed that strict measures are being taken against infiltrators while praising the BSF's active role. He also plans to visit Murshidabad district to gather more information for his comprehensive assessment.

Key Points: Bengal Governor Reports to MHA on Bangladesh Border Situation

  • Governor visited Hakimpur border witnessing maximum illegal migrant arrivals
  • Will include Murshidabad district findings in comprehensive MHA report
  • Refused to comment on TMC allegations against BSF personnel
  • Criticized TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for spreading Raj Bhavan misinformation
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Will send report to MHA on situation in Bengal's borders with Bangladesh: Guv

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to submit report to Home Ministry after visiting Hakimpur border, assessing illegal migrant situation amid election revision drive.

"There is no place for infiltrators in India. The Indian government is taking strict measures. - Governor CV Ananda Bose"

Kolkata, Nov 24

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said on Monday that he will send reports to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the situation arising at the international borders in the state with neighbouring Bangladesh where thousands of illegal Bangladeshi migrants started assembling to return to their native land following the launch of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on November 4.

On Monday, the Governor visited the India-Bangladesh border at Hakimpur in North 24 Parganas, which witnessed the maximum arrival of illegal Bangladeshi migrants for the purpose of reverse-migration during the last few days.

After reviewing the situation at Hakimpur, Governor Ananda Bose spoke to the media persons and said that he will be sending a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs based on his first-hand experience at the Hakimpur border.

He also said that he will be visiting the India-Bangladesh border in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district on Tuesday and will include his findings there also in his report to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

"I will be visiting various bordering areas. Today I came to Hakimpur and visited the borders. There is no place for infiltrators in India. The Indian government is taking strict measures. The Border Security Force (BSF) here is quite active," the Governor added.

However, he refused to comment on the allegations by the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal that the BSF personnel deputed at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal were responsible for allowing illegal infiltration from Bangladesh.

"This is an issue which the Union government can address, and hence I will refrain from making any comment in the matter," the Governor said.

He also criticised four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member, Kalyan Banerjee, without naming him, over the latter's recent comments accusing Governor Ananda Bose of giving shelter to the "BJP-backed goons" and providing them with arms and ammunition from within the premises of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

"Misconception among people is deliberately being spread about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision in the state, just as a Lok Sabha member had recently spread misinformation about the Raj Bhavan," the Governor said.

- IANS

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Priya S
While border security is important, we must also consider the humanitarian aspect. Many of these people might be genuine refugees fleeing persecution. India has always been a land of compassion 🙏
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Sarah B
The political blame game between Governor and TMC is concerning. Instead of accusations, all parties should work together to find a balanced solution that maintains national security while being humane.
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Arjun K
BSF jawans are doing their best in difficult conditions. We should support our border forces rather than blaming them. Jai Hind! 🚩
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Michael C
Respectfully, the Governor should have addressed the TMC allegations more directly. Transparency is crucial in such sensitive matters affecting national security and federal relations.
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Kavya N
This issue affects local communities the most. As someone from border area, I've seen how illegal migration impacts jobs, resources, and local culture. Proper documentation system needed urgently!

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