Illegal immigrants being deported, genuine Indians have noting to fear: Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government has identified thousands of illegal immigrants, primarily from Bangladesh and Myanmar, and has begun deporting them. He stated that 10,000 have already been sent back, with another 1,800 awaiting deportation in holding centres. The Chief Minister assured genuine Indian citizens, regardless of their faith or political affiliation, that they have nothing to fear. He clarified that deportation would not involve imprisonment or punishment. Adhikari also emphasized that only Indian citizens would be eligible for state welfare schemes and that those not covered under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act would be deported.