With Delhi's Assembly elections just around the corner, the BJP has brought attention to a report by JNU professors on the alleged negative impacts of Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators on the city's infrastructure. The research reveals a demographic shift in areas such as Seelampur, Jamia Nagar, and Zakir Nagar. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra claims that these infiltrators have taken over jobs from Indian workers, with the support of AAP and Congress. The issue of fake voter identities and criminal connections is also addressed in the report.
As the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar escalates, the UN refugee agency and other partners are calling for renewed international efforts to protect and assist the nearly 1 million Rohingyas currently living in Bangladesh. The 2024 Joint Response Plan, led by the Bangladeshi authorities, seeks $852.4 million to provide vital assistance to refugees and host communities. With 95% of Rohingya households being vulnerable and 75% of the refugee population composed of women and children, sustained international support is crucial to address their urgent needs. Failure to provide sufficient funding and attention to this crisis risks leaving vulnerable individuals at risk of abuse and exploitation.