Dhaka: With Jharkhand assembly elections around the corner, political activities are in full swing. During a rally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a statement that angered Bangladesh’s interim government.
What Did Amit Shah Say?
Dhaka: During a rally in Bokaro, Amit Shah addressed the issue of Bangladeshi infiltrators in India. He asserted that there is no place for illegal infiltrators in the country. He said, “Once the BJP comes to power in Jharkhand, we will identify and expel all Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingya Muslims from the state.” He further added that these infiltrators are marrying local girls, seizing properties, and destroying the rich tribal culture. Shah warned that if this continues, in the next 25-30 years, these infiltrators will become the majority.
The Issue of Infiltration in India
The problem of Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingya Muslims entering India has long been a cause for concern. Reports suggest that the number of illegal infiltrators in the country could be as high as 2 crores. There have been frequent reports of people crossing over from Myanmar and Bangladesh, settling in India, and even fraudulently acquiring citizenship over time.
Bangladesh’s Strong Reaction
Following Amit Shah’s statement, Bangladesh’s interim government reacted sharply. Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus called the comments “objectionable and unacceptable,” stating that such remarks weaken the mutual respect and understanding between the two countries. However, Yunus himself has been issuing anti-India statements ever since assuming office. This raises questions: Is Bangladesh using its relationship with India only when convenient? Is Yunus’s objection genuine, or just another political strategy? Why does Bangladesh remember its neighborly ties with India when it suits them, but also consistently criticize India on various issues?
