India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist party has ordered detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in West Bengal state, sparking fear among minorities that it could lead to arbitrary expulsions.The directive comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won power in the eastern state for the first time since the country’s independence in 1947.The order calls on local authorities to set up “holding centres” for “apprehended foreigners” awaiting deportation, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration.
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India orders new deportation centres days after BJP election victory
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ordered the establishment of detention centers in West Bengal for undocumented individuals, primarily Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. This directive follows the BJP's recent electoral victory in the state, marking their first win there since India's independence.
Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-25 · 11:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ordered the establishment of detention centers in West Bengal for undocumented individuals, primarily Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. This directive follows the BJP's recent electoral victory in the state, marking their first win there since India's independence. Local authorities have been instructed to create "holding centers" for "apprehended foreigners" who are awaiting deportation as part of a wider effort to address illegal migration. The move has raised concerns among minority groups about potential arbitrary expulsions.
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This is part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration.
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The centres are for 'apprehended foreigners' awaiting deportation.
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The order comes shortly after the BJP won power in West Bengal for the first time.
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India's ruling party ordered detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in West Bengal.
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The directive sparks fear among minorities about potential arbitrary expulsions.
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