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Assam 1950 Immigrants Act Explained: BJP’s Fast-Track Deportation Push & Electoral Impact

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Assam 1950 Immigrants Act Explained: BJP’s Fast-Track Deportation Push & Electoral Impact

| Apr 03, 2026, 04:37:44 PM | TOI.in

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The Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, is back in the spotlight as Assam heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections. Once dormant for decades, the law allows district officials to order fast-track deportations of illegal immigrants, bypassing lengthy tribunal procedures.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused Congress of supporting infiltrators, while the BJP has promised daily implementation to protect Assam’s indigenous identity.The Act has already been invoked in Sonitpur, raising both political and legal debates around its scope, refugee exceptions, and potential misuse. With the elections approaching, this law is emerging as a major flashpoint in Assam’s electoral landscape.

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