TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, remarked that India has always been a land of refuge.&nbsp;

He was speaking at a UNSC briefing by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday.

He added that when Zoroastrians and Jews were persecuted centuries ago, they found a welcoming home in India.

He claimed that India has always responded with compassion and understanding to Tibetans as well as our brothers and sisters from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Myanmar.&nbsp;

"India's humanitarian response to the refugee issue, particularly those facing persecution, has always been driven by the ideals of compassion and empathy. When faced with persecution centuries ago, Jews and Zoroastrians found a ready home in India. If not for India, the Zorastraian faith may not have survived. Now, both are very much part of India's proud pluralist culture and heritage, " he stated. 
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The Indian Ambassador emphasised that India is now hosting a huge number of refugees, and that the programmes to aid them are totally funded by the government. 
 
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He stated that India is dedicated to assisting refugees in returning to their homes in a dignified, safe, and long-term manner.&nbsp;

Tirumurti further said, "India assists refugees elsewhere as well notably through partnering UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for the Palestine Refugees in the Near East since long. India continues to remain supportive of UNRWA's role in human development and delivery of humanitarian services. We have enhanced our contribution further in recent years."

He expressed India's worry about the rising number of refugees and internally displaced individuals within the UNHCR's mission, which now stands at over 91 million.

According to Ambassador Tirumurti, preventing violent conflicts, combating terrorism, and establishing and maintaining peace through sustainable development and good governance will prevent people from being compelled to flee their homes.&nbsp;

Tirumurti emphasised that the refugee crisis is a worldwide issue that no single country can handle it alone.&nbsp;

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TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, remarked that India has always been a land of refuge. He was speaking at a UNSC briefing by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday.

TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, remarked that India has always been a land of refuge. He was speaking at a UNSC briefing by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday. He added that when Zoroastrians and Jews were persecuted centuries ago, they found a welcoming home in India. He claimed that India has always responded with compassion and understanding to Tibetans as well as our brothers and sisters from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Myanmar. "India's humanitarian response to the refugee issue, particularly those facing persecution, has always been driven by the ideals of compassion and empathy. When faced with persecution centuries ago, Jews and Zoroastrians found a ready home in India. If not for India, the Zorastraian faith may not have survived. Now, both are very much part of India's proud pluralist culture and heritage, " he stated. #IndiainUNSC “India’s humanitarian response to the refugee issue, particularly those facing persecution, has always been driven by the ideals of compassion and empathy” Watch 📺: Permanent Representative @AmbTSTirumurti speaks at the #UNSC briefing by @Refugees @MeaIndia pic.twitter.com/QnDXqllPoF — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) December 8, 2021 × Also read | Thousands flee Myanmar for India amid fears of a growing refugee crisis The Indian Ambassador emphasised that India is now hosting a huge number of refugees, and that the programmes to aid them are totally funded by the government. Also read | India to provide refuge to Afghans amid deteriorating situation, plans afoot He stated that India is dedicated to assisting refugees in returning to their homes in a dignified, safe, and long-term manner. Tirumurti further said, "India assists refugees elsewhere as well notably through partnering UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for the Palestine Refugees in the Near East since long. India continues to remain supportive of UNRWA's role in human development and delivery of humanitarian services. We have enhanced our contribution further in recent years." He expressed India's worry about the rising number of refugees and internally displaced individuals within the UNHCR's mission, which now stands at over 91 million. According to Ambassador Tirumurti, preventing violent conflicts, combating terrorism, and establishing and maintaining peace through sustainable development and good governance will prevent people from being compelled to flee their homes. Tirumurti emphasised that the refugee crisis is a worldwide issue that no single country can handle it alone. (With inputs from agencies)

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The National Register of Citizens (NRC) &nbsp;in Assam is a key project for the Narendra Modi government in India.

But a seamless implementation of the NRC will no doubt require co-operation from India's eastern neighbour Bangladesh.

And on this front, there is some good news. Bangladesh's foreign minister Abdul Momen has asked India to hand over a list of all Bangladeshi nationals who are presently living illegally in India.

The minister said that his country would be willing to take them back after such a list is provided.

These are testing times for India-Bangladesh ties.

While defending the new citizenship law in parliament, home minister Amit Shah claimed that minorities were being persecuted in Bangladesh.

Momen termed Shah's comments as untrue and a day later cancelled his visit to India.

Diplomatic channels indicate that Bangladesh is a bit uneasy over the situation in India after the passage of the new citizenship law. But the foreign minister dismissed all such reports.

He blamed it all on a busy schedule. Abdul Momen also said that India was not pushing migrants into Bangladesh. And that this was the handiwork of middlemen working at the border.

But Momen's statement of support came with a subtle warning.

He made it clear that if anyone other than a Bangladeshi national ended up at their border, they would send them back without hesitation.

On both the NRC and the new citizenship bill, Bangladesh has maintained that they are India's internal policies.

But the truth is Dhaka was concerned about the rollout of the scheme.

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina also raised the issue with PM Modi during their meeting in new york in September.

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam is a key project for the Narendra Modi government in India. But a seamless implementation of the NRC will no doubt require co-operation from India's eastern neighbour Bangladesh.

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam is a key project for the Narendra Modi government in India. But a seamless implementation of the NRC will no doubt require co-operation from India's eastern neighbour Bangladesh. And on this front, there is some good news. Bangladesh's foreign minister Abdul Momen has asked India to hand over a list of all Bangladeshi nationals who are presently living illegally in India. The minister said that his country would be willing to take them back after such a list is provided. These are testing times for India-Bangladesh ties. While defending the new citizenship law in parliament, home minister Amit Shah claimed that minorities were being persecuted in Bangladesh. Momen termed Shah's comments as untrue and a day later cancelled his visit to India. Diplomatic channels indicate that Bangladesh is a bit uneasy over the situation in India after the passage of the new citizenship law. But the foreign minister dismissed all such reports. He blamed it all on a busy schedule. Abdul Momen also said that India was not pushing migrants into Bangladesh. And that this was the handiwork of middlemen working at the border. But Momen's statement of support came with a subtle warning. He made it clear that if anyone other than a Bangladeshi national ended up at their border, they would send them back without hesitation. On both the NRC and the new citizenship bill, Bangladesh has maintained that they are India's internal policies. But the truth is Dhaka was concerned about the rollout of the scheme. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina also raised the issue with PM Modi during their meeting in new york in September.

We have requested India to provide a list of illegal Bangladeshis: Foreign Minister Abdul Momen

The Supreme Court will take up after four weeks a petition seeking deportation of illegal immigrants, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladeshi-president-abdul-hamid-to-visit-nepal-from-november-12-15-261018">Bangladeshis</a> and<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-rejects-icc-probe-over-rohingya-as-legal-pressure-mounts-262474"> Rohingyas</a> from India.

A bench of Chief Justice <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ayodhya-verdict-muslim-law-board-to-meet-shortly-might-file-review-petition-262668">S A Bobde</a>, Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Surya Kant posted the matter for hearing after advocate Ashwini Upadhyay mentioned it for early hearing. The petitioner has sought a direction to central and state governments to "identify, detain and deport the illegal migrants and infiltrators".

More than 650,000 Rohingya Muslims fled Rakhine in August 2017 after Myanmar's army launched a massive crackdown in its northern state.

The Supreme Court will take up after four weeks a petition seeking deportation of illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas from India. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde, Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Surya Kant posted the matter for hearing after advocate Ashwini Upadhyay mentioned it for early hearing.

The Supreme Court will take up after four weeks a petition seeking deportation of illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas from India. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde, Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Surya Kant posted the matter for hearing after advocate Ashwini Upadhyay mentioned it for early hearing. The petitioner has sought a direction to central and state governments to "identify, detain and deport the illegal migrants and infiltrators". More than 650,000 Rohingya Muslims fled Rakhine in August 2017 after Myanmar's army launched a massive crackdown in its northern state.

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking deportation of Rohingyas, Bangladeshis next month

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