Assam CM reports 31,789 illegal settlers deported over 40 years
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assembly that 31,789 illegal immigrants have been deported from the State over the last 40 years, based on the August 1985 Assam Accord. This accord mandates the detection and deportation of immigrants who entered illegally after March 24, 1971. Of the 1,72,673 detected illegal migrants since 1985, 2,366 were deported between 2011 and June 30 this year. Cases against 73,750 others are pending in Foreigners' Tribunals, and 174 declared foreigners are lodged in transit camps.
Key Points
- Assam has deported 31,789 illegal immigrants over the past 40 years, as stated by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- The deportations are based on the August 1985 Assam Accord, which sets March 24, 1971, as the cut-off date for illegal entry.
- Out of 1,72,673 detected illegal migrants since 1985, 2,366 were deported between 2011 and June 30 this year.
- Cases against 73,750 individuals are pending in quasi-judicial Foreigners' Tribunals.
- Six out of 70 applicants have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019.
Exam Facts
- 31,789 illegal immigrants deported from Assam in 40 years.
- August 1985 Assam Accord cut-off date: March 24, 1971.
- 1,72,673 illegal migrants detected since 1985.
- 174 declared foreigners lodged at Matia transit camp in Goalpara district.
- Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019 allows non-Muslims who fled religious persecution before December 31, 2014, to apply for citizenship.
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