GUWAHATI: The Assam government informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday, July 13, that 1,679 illegal immigrants were repatriated from the state to Bangladesh between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026.
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The information was provided in a written statement tabled in the House.
The government said no identified illegal immigrant is repatriated if an appeal is pending before the Gauhati High Court or the Supreme Court. It added that there is no information indicating that any repatriated individual had filed an appeal before either of the two courts.
On the issue of citizenship, the government reiterated that the subject falls within the jurisdiction of the Central government. It stated that the Assam government acts in accordance with the existing legal framework and directions issued by the Centre from time to time while dealing with cases of illegal immigration.
According to the statement, the repatriation process is carried out in line with the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division) circular dated May 2, 2025, and an executive order issued by the Assam government on October 29, 2025, for the implementation of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950.
The government further clarified that it does not engage directly with any foreign country on such matters, which are handled exclusively through the Government of India.
It also stated that adequate safeguards are followed while implementing laws and directives related to citizenship and immigration to ensure that the human rights of individuals are protected.