On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the government was prepared to welcome individuals wanting to visit India for tourism, education, healthcare, or business, but emphasized that threats would be addressed firmly. He expressed his views during a discussion in the Lok Sabha regarding the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, which was approved by the Lower House.
Shah stated that the government led by Narendra Modi would only restrict individuals with ill intentions from visiting India, emphasizing that the nation was not a ‘dharamshala’ (shelter home).
“Those who pose a threat to national security will not be allowed to enter the nation. The nation is not a ‘dharamshala‘. If someone comes to the nation to contribute to the development of the nation, they are always welcome,” he said.
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The Union Home Minister stated that the suggested law would enhance national security, promote the economy and business, as well as support the health and education sectors. He also mentioned that the immigration bill would provide the country with current information regarding each foreigner arriving in India.
Addressing the matter of unauthorized entry into India by Rohingyas from Myanmar and Bangladeshis, Shah emphasized that the number of individuals seeking refuge in India for selfish reasons had risen, rendering the country less secure.
Shah cautioned that severe measures would be taken against infiltrators if they caused disturbances in India.
The Union Home Minister stated that the legislation would enhance national security and assist India in becoming the most advanced country globally by 2047. “I want to guarantee the nation that we will possess current information regarding every foreign individual arriving in our country,” he stated.
