Illegal Immigration In India
An illegal immigrant in India is a person residing in the country without an official permission as prescribed by relevant Indian law. Those who are explicitly granted refugee status do not fall under this category.
Although no reliable numbers on illegal immigrants are currently available, Bangladeshis form the largest group of migrants in India.
Read more about Illegal Immigration In India: Political Concerns Over Bangaladeshi Illegal Immigrants, Higher Judiciary's Concerns Over Bangaladeshi Illegal Immigrants, Social Concerns
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