Tripura MLA Ranjit Debbarma Urges Crackdown on Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants

Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma has urged both the Tripura state government and the Central government to initiate immediate action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants allegedly residing in various parts of the state using fake Indian identities. In a detailed press briefing, Debbarma emphasized that illegal Bangladeshi nationals have infiltrated slums, rented accommodations, and densely populated areas across Tripura. He alleged that these individuals have obtained Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, voter IDs, and ration cards through political connections and broker networks. “The presence of illegal immigrants poses a serious threat to national security,” Debbarma said. “Some of them are reportedly supporting Pakistan and may have links to radical outfits like the ISI or other extremist Bangladeshi groups.” Settlements in Tribal & Government Lands The MLA raised concerns about illegal encroachment on government and forest lands, especially in tribal regions governed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Areas such as Longtharai Valley, Gandatwisa, Dumburnagar, Korbook, and Sabroom were identified as zones of illegal settlement. Debbarma claimed that several migrants have also adopted Hindu names and local customs, including marriage to local women, as a means to gain permanent residence and legal protection in Tripura. Call for "Operation Detect and Deport" Debbarma urged the Chief Minister, Governor, Union Home Ministry, and the TTAADC administration to launch a state-level operation akin to the recent "Detect and Deport Bangladeshis" initiatives carried out in Delhi, Assam, and Gujarat. He accused both state and central authorities of negligence and demanded urgent action to safeguard Tripura’s demographic balance, national security, and tribal rights. “It’s time for all political parties to rise above vote-bank politics and act in the interest of national security,” Debbarma added. The statement has sparked discussions across political and civil society platforms, with many expecting a formal response from the state government in the coming days.