SC seeks Centre’s response on plea towards detention of Bengali-speaking migrants

The Supreme Courtroom on Friday sought an in depth affidavit from the central authorities inside every week in reference to the problem of Bengali-speaking migrant staff, following a PIL lodged by the West Bengal Migrant Welfare Board alleging that such staff are being detained throughout many states of the nation on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals.

The apex courtroom additionally directed the Calcutta Excessive Courtroom to listen to instances like these of Sunali Khatun and others instantly and likewise determine on their citizenship.

West Bengal Migrant Welfare Board chairman Samirul Islam stated on X, “Is our nation making a USA-like wall? That is what the Honourable Supreme Courtroom of India requested the Union authorities whereas listening to the case in regards to the unlawful push again/detention of migrant staff' situation involving individuals like Sunali Khatun and others. The Honourable apex courtroom has additionally sought an in depth affidavit from the central authorities and different get together states relating to the unlawful pushback of younger pregnant girl Sunali Khatun and others. They had been persecuted solely as a result of their mom tongue is Bengali and so they belong to our state.”
In the meantime, chief minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the Supreme Courtroom's directives and observations, saying the order has instilled hope amongst numerous susceptible labourers stranded throughout the nation.