14 August 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Surge in undocumented migrants leaving via eastern border
(Page 1, The Indian Express, Delhi Edition)
| Topic: GS-2 – International Relations, Border Management, Migration |
| Context |
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Data Highlights:
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Jan–July 2025: 3,536 people apprehended while exiting India illegally.
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Same period 2024: 1,049.
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Contrastingly, illegal entries into India have dropped.
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Reasons for Surge:
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Political Change in Bangladesh: August 2024 regime change triggered reverse migration.
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Heightened Security in India: Post-terror attacks, authorities intensified ID checks.
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Voluntary Return: Migrants seeking safety or stability in home country.
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Legal and Policy Aspects:
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Deportation handled under MHA orders.
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“Pushback” not legally defined, raising rights concerns.
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International law obligations on treatment of undocumented persons.
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Implications:
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Impact on bilateral relations with Bangladesh.
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Need for stronger humanitarian coordination at borders.
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Way Forward:
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Strengthen legal frameworks for migration management.
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Establish joint border monitoring mechanisms with Bangladesh.
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Ensure rights-respecting repatriation processes.
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| Practice Question: Discuss the legal and humanitarian challenges posed by undocumented migration across the India-Bangladesh border in the backdrop of recent political changes in Bangladesh. |
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