Manipur Concludes Initial Phase of Myanmar Illegal Immigrant Deportation

The initial phase of deporting unauthorized migrants from Myanmar concluded in Manipur on May 2, with 38 individuals exiting India through Moreh.

This process was conducted impartially, without discrimination. Moreover, one Indian citizen was repatriated from Myanmar during the handover ceremony.

The State Government continues its efforts to identify and record biometric data of illegal immigrants to safeguard national borders and security. Manipur's Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, issued a cautionary statement on April 29, highlighting the concerning proliferation of 996 new villages attributed to illegal immigration.

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐌𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘

Without any discrimination, we have completed the first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar with 38 more… pic.twitter.com/KSXZtZeGVV

— N.Biren Singh (Modi Ka Parivar) (@NBirenSingh) May 2, 2024

Singh's remarks underscore a longstanding issue in Manipur and the broader nation, where a surge in new village establishments since 2006 has been largely driven by unchecked immigration from neighbouring Myanmar. This influx has led to demographic shifts and widespread environmental damage, including deforestation to accommodate settlements and illicit activities such as poppy cultivation.

Notably, the encroachment of resources, job opportunities, and land by these illegal immigrants has exacerbated tensions within the region and raised concerns over the rights of indigenous communities.

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