Centre Instructs Maha Govt to Act Against Illegal Immigrants: Ex-Shiv Sena MP

Synopsis

On January 22, former Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale revealed that the Union Home Ministry has directed Maharashtra's Chief Secretary and police to take immediate action against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, following rising concerns about their impact on local communities.

Key Takeaways

Union Home Ministry's directive issued.
Focus on illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Concerns raised over local employment and social issues.
Decrease in Hindu population in Mumbai.
Call for preventive measures against infiltrators.

Mumbai, Jan 22 (NationPress) Former Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale stated on Wednesday that the Union Home Ministry has instructed the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, and other pertinent agencies in Maharashtra to undertake swift and decisive legal action against the illegal immigrants entering the state from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Shewale noted that he had approached the Union Home Minister to demand stringent measures against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

“The directive from the Union Home Ministry is anticipated to accelerate actions against immigrants following the recent attack on actor Saif Ali Khan by Bangladeshi immigrants,” said Shewale.

In a correspondence with Home Minister Amit Shah dated November 28, 2024, the former MP referenced a survey conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) regarding “infiltrators.”

According to Shewale’s letter, the TISS survey indicated a rapid increase in the number of infiltrators from Bangladesh and Myanmar in Mumbai. This rise has contributed to a breakdown of law and order and has resulted in significant social and economic challenges. Some politicians are reportedly utilizing these infiltrators as a 'vote bank'. Additionally, these illegal entrants are perceived to be impacting local employment.

Shewale brought to the Union Home Ministry's attention the severe issues caused by these infiltrators.

“The 1961 census recorded the Hindu population in Mumbai at 88 percent. By the 2011 census, it had decreased to 66 percent, and projections suggest it could drop to 54 percent by 2051,” he expressed concern about the diminishing Hindu population in the city.

Shewale accused certain unregulated illegal social organizations of facilitating these infiltrators and called for action against them.

He cited the TISS study from 2024, which highlighted a consistent rise in illegal immigrants in Mumbai, with a notable number from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

The report also suggested that specific political entities may be leveraging undocumented immigrants as a voting bloc, thus threatening the integrity of the electoral system.

“This manipulation not only raises questions about the fairness of elections but also about the broader implications for the social and political landscape of the city,” he stated.

Furthermore, Shewale referenced the TISS findings, indicating that these immigrants occupy low-skilled positions, leading to wage suppression and escalating discontent among the local workforce.

“These developments, alongside allegations of voter registration manipulation, are fostering a sense of insecurity and frustration among Mumbai’s indigenous population, particularly within the Hindu communities,” he remarked.

He strongly advocated for implementing preventive measures to limit the influx of illegal immigrants and to cease practices that promote voter manipulation, economic exploitation, and communal discord.