JNU study reveals large-scale influx of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in Delhi, impact on resources

The Jawaharlal Nehru University has published a 114-page research report, analysing the political and socioeconomic consequences of illegal immigration to India’s National Capital. JUST IN | JNU report reveals a surge in illegal #Bangladeshi and #Rohingya settlements in Delhi, warns of rapid demographic changes in the capital.#ILLEGALimmigrant #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/yuwezQS1ls — Organiser Weekly February 3, 2025 “The large influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in recent decades has already led to significant economic, social, and security challenges for India. How Bangladeshis and Ronhigyas come to Delhi The report published by JNU pointed out that illegal immigrants from both Bangladesh and Myanmar enter India through porous borders in West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. Page 42 of the report states, “One of the most prevalent patterns is the family-first strategy, where one family member, typically male, migrates first to secure employment and housing, effectively laying the groundwork for other family members to join later.“ The study observed another emerging trend of the influx of women immigrants from rural areas of Bangladesh to Delhi, adding to the informal and black economy of India’s National Capital. Origin point of illegal immigrants before heading towards Delhi The study found that the majority of Rohingyas and illegal Bangladeshis first stayed in West Bengal before heading towards Delhi.