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Bengal's crackdown on undocumented migrants raises religious tensions with Bangladeshis

10 Haziran 2026Al Jazeera

India's West Bengal has intensified its efforts to remove undocumented Bangladeshi migrants, leading to hundreds being pushed to the border and many detained. This crackdown has exacerbated existing religious tensions in the region, particularly between Hindu and Muslim communities.
The situation raises concerns about human rights and the treatment of migrants in India.
West Bengal has historically been a focal point for migration from Bangladesh, particularly among Muslim communities. The current actions by the state government are seen as part of a larger political strategy to appeal to Hindu nationalist sentiments, which have been gaining traction in Indian politics.
The ongoing crackdown on undocumented migrants in West Bengal reflects broader national trends of rising nationalism and religious polarization in India. The targeting of Muslim Bangladeshis not only highlights the complexities of migration in South Asia but also raises critical questions about the implications for…

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