By A Staff Reporter
Delhi, May 22 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has urged Bangladesh to accelerate the verification of nationality for illegal immigrants residing in India, as the government prepares to deport thousands of undocumented foreigners, including Bangladeshi nationals. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the issue during a press briefing in Delhi today.
“People who are staying in India illegally or foreigners who are staying in India illegally, whether they happen to be Bangladeshi nationals or any other national, they will be dealt with as per law,” Jaiswal said.
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He further explained that India currently has a substantial number of Bangladeshi nationals identified for deportation. “We have a large number of Bangladeshi nationals here who are required to be deported. We have asked the Bangladeshi side to verify their nationality,” Jaiswal added.
According to the MEA, there are over 2,360 pending cases of individuals who must be deported after nationality verification. “We have a pending list of over 2,360 cases of people who are required to be deported. We urge the Bangladeshi side to expedite the verification process,” the spokesperson emphasized.
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