Modi Govt plans Stricter Immigration Control with New Bill
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, which is expected to impose more stringent immigration control procedures, is scheduled to be introduced by the narendra modi administration during the Budget Session beginning Friday. This is one of 16 bills—among them the Waqf (Amendment) Bill—that are included in the narendra modi government's preliminary list of planned laws. Prior to the Budget Session, an all-party meeting was held to share the list of bills with parliamentary floor leaders.
The Bill has not yet been reviewed by the Union cabinet and is anticipated to be presented for approval next week. According to sources, the Bill may strengthen data-border security, implement strict immigration control procedures, and provide law enforcement more authority to deal with unauthorized immigrants.
The Bill has not yet been reviewed by the Union cabinet and is anticipated to be presented for approval next week. According to sources, the Bill may strengthen data-border security, implement strict immigration control procedures, and provide law enforcement more authority to deal with unauthorized immigrants.
The Foreigners Act 1946, the Passport Entry into india Act 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act 1939, and the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act 2000 are anticipated to be superseded if it is introduced.
Although there isn't much publicly accessible information about the planned legislation, sources claim it would probably implement stricter controls on immigration to India. According to the sources, the legislation aims to streamline several services for immigration and foreigners, including their admission, departure, and stay in India.
According to certain opposition leaders, the administration is using the bill as a "Weapon for mass Distraction" in an attempt to deflect attention away from matters of public concern.
Although there isn't much publicly accessible information about the planned legislation, sources claim it would probably implement stricter controls on immigration to India. According to the sources, the legislation aims to streamline several services for immigration and foreigners, including their admission, departure, and stay in India.
According to certain opposition leaders, the administration is using the bill as a "Weapon for mass Distraction" in an attempt to deflect attention away from matters of public concern.
During the delhi Assembly election campaign, the bjp and AAP in particular have made the topic of illegal immigration a talking point.
Both sides have charged one another of helping Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants enter india illegally.
During the jharkhand Assembly elections last year, it was also brought up. In West Bengal, the matter has also turned into a political weapon used by opposing parties to disparage one another.
The Foreigners Act of 1946 and the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939 currently regulate foreigners' entry, stay, and departure from india, while the Passports Act of 1967 regulates the issuance of travel documents and passports to indian citizens and other individuals.
Carriers are held accountable for persons they bring into india in violation of the Passport Act's restrictions under the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act, 2000.
During the jharkhand Assembly elections last year, it was also brought up. In West Bengal, the matter has also turned into a political weapon used by opposing parties to disparage one another.
The Foreigners Act of 1946 and the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939 currently regulate foreigners' entry, stay, and departure from india, while the Passports Act of 1967 regulates the issuance of travel documents and passports to indian citizens and other individuals.
Carriers are held accountable for persons they bring into india in violation of the Passport Act's restrictions under the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act, 2000.