Tipra Motha Party MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Friday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take immediate and effective measures to “detect, detain, and deport” illegal migrants from Tripura, citing concerns over national security and demographic changes in the state.

In a letter addressed to the Home Minister, Debbarma also called for the speedy implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Inner Line Permit (ILP), Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 in Tripura to curb illegal infiltration and strengthen border security.

The MLA described the issue of illegal migration as a serious threat to the internal security and sovereignty of India. He claimed that Tripura, due to its geographical location, has become vulnerable to infiltration, which he said threatens both the indigenous Tiprasa community and national security.

According to Debbarma, illegal migrants have entered the state over a long period by exploiting weak administrative mechanisms and, in some cases, receiving direct or indirect support from “dishonest political leaders and officials.”

He further alleged that several illegal migrants had managed to obtain genuine government-issued documents such as Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, ration cards, PRTCs, school certificates, PAN cards, passports, driving licences, bank accounts, and Ayushman cards using forged documents.

The Tipra Motha MLA also claimed that Tripura is increasingly being used as a transit corridor by illegal migrants to move into other parts of India. While some migrants are engaged in livelihood activities, he alleged that others are involved in unlawful and anti-national activities.

Debbarma argued that unchecked infiltration has altered the demographic structure of Tripura and contributed to multiple socio-economic challenges, including land disputes, unemployment, pressure on healthcare and education systems, and cross-border crimes.

He expressed disappointment over what he termed a lack of serious action by both state and central authorities despite repeated appeals. Debbarma said he had previously written to the Governor, Chief Minister, Home Secretary, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, senior BSF and Assam Rifles officials, as well as district administrations across Tripura regarding the issue.

The MLA reiterated his long-standing demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit system in Tripura to regulate the entry of outsiders and prevent illegal infiltration, particularly from Bangladesh.

“Unfortunately, the ILP system has not yet been implemented in Tripura, and infiltration has continued to increase significantly,” he stated in the letter.

Debbarma also welcomed reports about the formation of a high-powered committee comprising retired judges, civil servants, and police officers to examine the issue of illegal migration. He described the move as timely and important for maintaining law and order, internal security, and the sovereignty of the country.