Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, introduces the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aiming to replace outdated colonial-era laws. The bill proposes stricter immigration controls and hefty penalties for rule violations. Measures include mandatory registration for foreigners, reporting by institutions, and severe consequences for those entering without proper documentation.
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Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, introduces the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aiming to replace outdated colonial-era laws. The bill proposes stricter immigration controls and hefty penalties for rule violations. Measures include mandatory registration for foreigners, reporting by institutions, and severe consequences for those entering without proper documentation.
#ImmigrationBill2025 #ImmigrationandForeignersBill #LokSabhaDebate #ForeignersLaw #IndiaImmigration #IllegalEntry #PolicyUpdate #StricterLaws #IndiaNews #NityanandRai #LokSabha #ImmigrationReform
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00:00In a major move, the Union government has introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha,
00:09aiming to overhaul India's immigration laws.
00:13But the opposition is raising strong objections, calling it a violation of constitutional provisions.
00:21So what does this new bill propose? And why is it sparking controversy?
00:26Let's break it down.
00:30Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025
00:40The Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 is set to replace several colonial era laws,
00:47including the Foreigners Act 1946, the Passport Entry into India Act 1920,
00:54the Registration of Foreigners Act 1939 and the Immigration Carriers Liability Act 2000,
01:02the objective to enhance national security, streamline immigration procedures
01:08and introduce stricter penalties for violations by foreigners.
01:13Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai defended the bill saying,
01:18The Central Government has full authority to legislate on this matter under the Union list.
01:24He stressed that while India welcomes tourists, maintaining peace and sovereignty remains the priority.
01:48The Central Government has full authority to legislate on this matter under the Union list.
01:58He stressed that while India welcomes tourists, maintaining peace and sovereignty remains the priority.
02:08He stressed that while India welcomes tourists, maintaining peace and sovereignty remains the priority.
02:20However, the opposition led by the Congress and Trinamool Congress has protested,
02:26demanding the bill to be sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for further study.
02:31It violates the fundamental canons of fundamental rights going across the spectrum
02:38and that is why I listed multiple counts on which this bill falls foul of the entire paradigm of fundamental rights,
02:48including not even having the right to appeal,
02:52including very, very rigorous and restrictive provisions with regard to even Article 14, 19, 21,
03:05the right to be deprived of your liberty in accordance with law.
03:10So, there are serious problems with this bill and that is why I had said,
03:14either the government should withdraw this bill, which they did,
03:17and even now it should be referred to a joint parliament.
03:20Now, let's take a look at the key highlights of this bill.
03:24Any foreigner posing a threat to national security can be denied entry or deported.
03:31Mandatory registration for all foreign nationals upon arrival.
03:36Restricted movement and access to protected areas like the Northeast,
03:41Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
03:45Institutions such as educational establishments, hospitals and nursing homes
03:51will be required to report foreign nationals to immigration authorities.
03:56Currently, under existing laws, foreigners on long-term visas,
04:00including students, medical patients, researchers and employees,
04:05must register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office or FRRO within 14 days of arrival.
04:13However, Pakistani nationals must register within 24 hours.
04:18While the government insists that the bill is essential for national security
04:23and better immigration management, the opposition argues
04:28that some provisions could be too restrictive and may violate constitutional principles.
04:35So, will this bill be passed smoothly or will it face further roadblocks?
04:41The debate is heating up in Parliament and we'll keep bringing you the latest updates.
04:47Keep watching One India News.