Opinion: How Does India Tackle Illegal Immigrants On Its Territory? Legal & Policy Challenges Abound

File image of security personnel intercepting a boat carrying suspected Rohingya refugees near Shaheed Dweep in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on December 24, 2023. Representational image.

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As the US deports illegal Indian immigrants, a larger question has arisen regarding the regulation and control of illegal immigration. The practice of illegal immigration poses a complex question for India as well, with various legal and policy challenges requiring comprehensive reforms. India has long been a destination for many immigrants, primarily from neighbouring South Asian countries, with some also coming from other regions of the world. Given the volume and diversity of immigration