New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described illegal infiltration as a serious threat to national security and said such elements must be identified and sent back to their country of origin. He asserted that no nation in the world tolerates illegal entrants and stressed that India cannot afford to do so either.
The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a gathering at the ceremony marking Nitin Nabin’s assumption of office as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Emphasising the gravity of the issue, Modi said infiltrators not only compromise national security but also undermine the rights of the country’s poor, youth and marginalised communities.
He noted that even some of the world’s most powerful nations are conducting investigations to identify illegal migrants within their borders. India, he said, must take equally firm steps and ensure that those living in the country unlawfully are dealt with strictly and lawfully. Identifying infiltrators and deporting them, he added, is an urgent necessity.
The Prime Minister also criticised political forces that, according to him, shield illegal entrants for vote bank considerations. Such practices, he said, weaken the nation from within and must be exposed before the public so that citizens understand the long term consequences.
During his address, Modi also raised concerns about what he termed “urban Naxalism,” warning that its influence is expanding beyond national boundaries. He alleged that this form of extremism seeks to silence voices that express even occasional support for the government or its leadership. According to him, individuals who speak positively about the government are often targeted, publicly shamed and socially isolated through coordinated efforts.
Modi said these tactics are not new, recalling that the BJP itself had faced similar treatment for years. However, he claimed that the country is now increasingly recognising such methods and understanding the forces behind them.
He concluded by stating that urban extremist networks continue to work against India’s interests and reiterated the need for vigilance, national unity and firm action to protect democratic discourse and internal security.
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