Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: The govt on Thursday sought cooperation from Dhaka on the “core issue” of repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis in India. Speaking on the issue for the first time after Bengal poll results, MEA called on Bangladesh to expedite pending nationality verification of close to 3,000 individuals for smooth repatriation of illegal immigrants. “This requires cooperation… Over 2,862 cases of nationality verification are pending with Bangladesh, some for five years,” said MEA’s Randhir Jaiswal. India’s policy is that all illegal foreign nationals staying in India must be repatriated according to Indian laws, procedure and established bilateral arrangements. “We expect Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification so that repatriation of illegal immigrants can take place in a smooth manner,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The remarks came in response to media queries related to a social media post by Bangladesh’s foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on the issue Tuesday in which he said Dhaka will take action if there are any “push-in” incidents from the Indian side. “These comments must be seen in context of the core issue of repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis from India. This requires cooperation from Bangladesh,” Jaiswal said. He also responded to another question on possible cooperation between Bangladesh and China on the management of Teesta river. “…we have 54 rivers that the two countries share. We have structured bilateral mechanisms to discuss all water-related issues. These bilateral mechanisms continue to meet at regular intervals,” he said. Bangladesh’s BSS news agency reported Rahman, during his visit to China, had sought its involvement and support for the Teestaproject.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGovernor RN Ravi Dissolves West Bengal Assembly After Mamata Banerjee Refuses To ResignSatadru Dutta Accuses TMC’s Aroop Biswas Of Sabotaging Lionel Messi Kolkata EventWill Vijay Fight In Court For CM Post? | India Destroyed 13 Pakistani Aircraft | Headlines @9’Whatever Requires To Be Done’: Indian Air Force On Recent Missile Tests By Pakistan And China’Pending For Over 5 Yrs…’: India Reacts To Bangladesh’s ‘Pushback’ Remark After BJP’s Bengal Win’It Was Abhishek Banerjee’: BJP Blames TMC Leaders After Suvendu Adhikari’s Close Aide Shot Dead’No Terror Sanctuary Is Safe’: Indian Army Warns Pakistan On Op Sindoor Anniversary’Killed Him Because I Defeated Mamata In Bhabanipur’: Suvendu Adhikari On PA Chandranath’s Killing’Aap Haare Nahi Hain’: Akhilesh Yadav Tells Mamata Banerjee In Kolkata After TMC’s Bengal RoutIn Punjab Money Laundering Case Cash Bags Hurled From Ninth Floor During Raids123PhotostoriesRashtrapati Bhavan treated the Vietnamese President with Punjabi and Haryanvi meal: This is what was served on the menuHow to make Gujarati Kadhi for summer dinner at homeHappy Birthday Sai Pallavi: ‘Amaran’, ‘Premam’, ‘Fidaa’ – Films of the natural star to binge-watch on OTTThings you are not allowed to do in your garden in the USSimple kitchen habits that may attract more lizards indoorsMet Gala 2026: Weirdest red carpet looks that stole the spotlight this year5 beautiful scented plants to add to your garden todayStrengths of being an introvert: 5 unique traits of people who prefer to be alone over socialisingTaking supplements every day? Doctor warns they may be doing more harm than good7 plants that keep away mosquito from your house123Hot PicksBihar ministers listDelhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingKerala CMWest Bengal ViolenceTamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026Maharashtra Board SSC Result 2026Kerala plus one improvement resultBihar cabinet expansionWBBSE Madhyamik Result 2026Salil AnkolaBihar Ministers ListRCB vs LSG IPL Match Today
NEW DELHI: The govt on Thursday sought cooperation from Dhaka on the “core issue” of repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis in India. Speaking on the issue for the first time after Bengal poll results, MEA called on Bangladesh to expedite pending nationality verification of close to 3,000 individuals for smooth repatriation of illegal immigrants. “This requires cooperation… Over 2,862 cases of nationality verification are pending with Bangladesh, some for five years,” said MEA’s Randhir Jaiswal. India’s policy is that all illegal foreign nationals staying in India must be repatriated according to Indian laws, procedure and established bilateral arrangements. “We expect Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification so that repatriation of illegal immigrants can take place in a smooth manner,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The remarks came in response to media queries related to a social media post by Bangladesh’s foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on the issue Tuesday in which he said Dhaka will take action if there are any “push-in” incidents from the Indian side. “These comments must be seen in context of the core issue of repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis from India. This requires cooperation from Bangladesh,” Jaiswal said. He also responded to another question on possible cooperation between Bangladesh and China on the management of Teesta river. “…we have 54 rivers that the two countries share. We have structured bilateral mechanisms to discuss all water-related issues. These bilateral mechanisms continue to meet at regular intervals,” he said. Bangladesh’s BSS news agency reported Rahman, during his visit to China, had sought its involvement and support for the Teestaproject.
