‘The number of illegal immigrants is increasing in Manipur, we need to save our people’, said CM Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has once again raised the issue of illegal immigrants in the state. He said that we need to save our land and people and we will do so. The CM said that illegal immigration in Manipur is a serious issue that needs immediate attention.

The chief minister said a review of the state’s demographic changes over the last two decades revealed a rapid increase in population in one community linked to a controversial policy of the previous government that allowed uncontrolled immigration from the neighbouring country.

Minorities in our country- CM

The Chief Minister said that if this trend continues, it can endanger the future of our indigenous communities, making our own people a minority on their own land. He said that this issue has to be resolved by all of us. It is important to implement strict immigration policies and protect the demographic balance and cultural heritage of our state.

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The CM said that in March 2023, a cabinet sub-committee on identification of illegal immigrants led by Minister Letpao Haokip along with other members had visited five hill districts to assess the situation of illegal immigration in the state. During this, a total of 2,480 illegal Myanmar immigrants were identified.

The state government was also shocked to find such a large number of illegal immigrants in such a short time. The process of identifying illegal immigrants was stopped when a member of the sub-committee informed the committee about the firing going on in the forward villages.

A similar statement was given earlier

CM Biren Singh said that it is worth noting that hundreds of illegal immigrants had already been identified before the sub-committee started its identification process at the ground level. They were kept in a special facility where their biometric data was collected.

Let us tell you that a few days ago, Chief Minister N Biren Singh had told the Assembly that 10,675 illegal immigrants have been identified in the last five years. During this period, 85 people have also been deported. The Chief Minister said that 143 such people are currently in detention centers.

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Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that illegal immigrants are mainly from countries like Myanmar, Bangladesh, Norway, China and Nepal. MLA Suraj Kumar Okram had asked this question in the assembly, to which the Chief Minister replied. The CM also said that Rs 85,55,761 has been spent on the maintenance of the 143 people who are in the detention center.