Saturday’s Maharashtra Legislative Council session erupted into chaos over the unchecked influx of Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals plaguing Mumbai and nearby districts. Ruling and opposition voices collided in a no-holds-barred debate, amplifying calls for urgent action on this simmering security flashpoint.
At the forefront, Anil Parab of Shiv Sena (UBT) issued a provocative challenge: ‘Give me 48 hours, and I’ll name 2,000 infiltrators.’ Invoking Mayor Rita Tawade’s alert on phony birth documents, he lambasted officials for inaction. These intruders, he charged, permeate slums and helm micro-businesses, evading detection by police and civic watchdogs—a blatant security breach demanding immediate redress.
Parab ribbed BJP’s Kirit Somaiya, suggesting a buddy-up for the mission. Insisting on more than desk audits, he urged creation of a specialized task force for targeted neighborhood sweeps.
Home State Minister Yogesh Kadam hit back, demanding hard intel over hype. Citing records, he noted 109 expulsions under 2021’s MVA versus 2,376 by 2025, crediting specialized police squads— one officer and five staff per station—plus ATS hunts. A task force remains on the table with proof.
The acrimony reveals Maharashtra’s fraught immigration frontline, where local impacts fuel national debates. As evidence mounts of systemic infiltration, expect ramped-up vigilance and partisan sparring to shape policy responses moving forward.