BJP's New Holding Centre: Deportation as Policy, Not Politics The West Bengal government's decision to establish a migrant holding centre in Malda district has sparked both praise and criticism from local politicians.
The move is being hailed by some as a crucial step towards addressing infiltration concerns, but it also raises questions about the efficacy of this policy approach.
At its core, the BJP government's "detect, delete and deport" policy relies on police personnel identifying and detaining suspected illegal entrants without warrant, empowered by the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.