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A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymala Bagchi questioned the central government whether people are being picked up based on language
Supreme Court of India. (Representative Image)
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre’s reply on the pleas challenging the alleged detention of Muslim migrant workers in West Bengal. The government informed the apex court that “systematic infiltration is happening” in Bengal and other regions and that “agents are operating.”
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said the issue is not restricted to Bengal, but it is happening in the case of the Rohingyas.
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“I have a request, can this be heard with the Rohingya case? We have also filed a reply there. There is a systematic racket, along with the Rohingyas. Several terrorist organisations have also infiltrated,” SG Mehta.
During the hearing, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymala Bagchi questioned the central government whether people are being picked up based on language. SG Mehta then responded that it cannot be on the basis of language.
“There are two crucial issues: one is the security and integrity of the nation, and that is a paramount one. The other question is of legacy and common culture. In both Punjab and Bengal, the language is the same, and there is a division along the border. We want you to clarify your stance,” the bench said.
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Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
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