Maharashtra Reports Over 2,300 Deportations of Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals in 2025

The Maharashtra government announced intensified statewide operations to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi nationals, reporting 2,376 deportations in 2025, a significant rise from previous years. This increase follows a Union government circular allowing direct handover to the Border Security Force without FIRs or court proceedings. Special police teams conduct targeted raids, with Mumbai accounting for over 1,000 deportations. Political debate in the Legislative Council included concerns over demographic changes and calls for caution against politicization or targeting communities.