Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena
Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, the issue of illegal immigrants has become hot again. Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena directed the police commissioner to launch a month-long special operation to identify illegal immigrants in Delhi. Action should be taken against illegal immigrants in coordination with central agencies. LG VK Saxena has also directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Chief Secretary of Delhi to remain alert.
You can make a fake electoral card
The LG suspects that illegal immigrants may approach him to obtain fake citizenship and electoral identity documents. This move has been taken at a time when assembly elections will be held in Delhi in February next year. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Delhi accuse the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of providing protection to Rohingyas and Bangladeshis living illegally in the national capital.
Delhi government cornered BJP
Responding to the lieutenant governor’s comments on illegal immigrants, the Delhi government said, ‘The BJP is only using the illegal immigrants issue for political gains. There should be a thorough investigation into how illegal immigrants enter our country. Amit Shah and the Union Home Ministry are directly responsible for this.
BJP is giving citizenship to illegal immigrants-AAP
The AAP said in a statement: ‘If there are illegal immigrants, how many then? This is a huge failure and not taking action against these people highlights it more clearly. On the one hand, the BJP grants citizenship to illegal immigrants and, on the other, intends to investigate. The BJP should put an end to this hypocrisy and end its dirty politics.
The invasion of roads, trails and parks increased – LG
A letter written by the LG’s office to the Delhi chief secretary, police and MCD commissioners and NDMC chairman on Thursday said some reports received from social media and other reliable sources suggest that there has been a sudden rise in the number of illegal immigrants in Delhi. . The letter said: ‘The invasion of these people on public roads, trails and parks has also increased. There are reports that fake documents and fraudulent processes are being used to make their identity cards like Aadhaar card, electoral identity card, etc.
Also very damaging to national security.
Lt Governor Saxena said: ‘If illegal immigrants are issued electoral identity cards, they will be given the most powerful right of democracy, that is, the right to vote in our country. No Indian citizen will agree to grant such rights to illegal immigrants and such measures can also be detrimental to national security.
Special caution must be taken
He said the Chief Secretary, through the Divisional Commissioners, should direct the district magistrates to exercise extra vigilance in verification of persons applying for identity cards. The letter said the police commissioner should instruct officers at the regional level to be extremely cautious, especially when inspecting people settled on the roadside and on vacant government land for illegal encroachment.
The special campaign must run for one month.
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said the Delhi Police will carry out a month-long special operation to identify illegal immigrants. It will take further measures by coordinating with central agencies. He said all government agencies must also ensure that there is no unauthorized occupation of public places anywhere in the national capital as per the directions of the Supreme Court.
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