India’s Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis, deepening religious tensions
Summary
The government of West Bengal in India, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has started a campaign to find and deport undocumented Muslim migrants from Bangladesh. This effort follows a similar move in Assam and has caused concern among both migrants and Indian Muslims who fear being targeted because of their religion.Key Facts
- West Bengal shares a long border with Bangladesh, with many people historically moving between the two regions.
- The recently elected BJP government in West Bengal is carrying out a policy to detect and deport undocumented Muslim migrants from Bangladesh.
- Migrants are being detained in holding centers near the border before being sent back to Bangladesh.
- Many of the migrants come to India seeking better jobs and improved living conditions.
- Similar actions in Assam led to the forced expulsion of some Indian Muslims who were stranded temporarily across the border.
- Migrants pay large sums to cross the border and often work in low-wage jobs in India.
- The drive has raised fears of religious discrimination against Muslims in India based on their legal status.
- West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has publicly supported deporting undocumented migrants.
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