Rohingya influx — a brewing crisis
- The steady influx of Rohingya Muslims into West Bengal via Bangladesh is causing concern to the Indian security establishment. This threatens the security structure.
- The actual numbers of these immigrants are not available with the West Bengal government.
- The increase is prolonging humanitarian crisis and causing security risk.
- Among ethnic groups, Buddhist Rakhines & Muslim Rohingyas are equal in number.
- Another census in Myanmar in their path towards democracy will decide the future of Rohingyas .
- Rohingyas are making attempts to exit Myanmar as they are being victimized because they are not considered Burmese Citizen under Citizenship Law.
Exams Perspective:
- Plight of Rohingya Muslims
- Burmanisation