Refugee Politics

At its core, however, the issue transcends partisan politics, touching upon deeper questions about India's constitutional obligations, humanitarian traditions, and national security concerns. India has historically been a refuge for displaced communities - from Tibetans to Sri Lankan Tamils - guided by its ethos of inclusivity and protection of human dignity.

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While little of what is said during election campaigns should be taken seriously, the lack of a comprehensive refugee law leaves such matters vulnerable to political manoeuvring, as evident in the current blame game between the BJP and the AAP. Both parties have accused each other of exploiting the refugee crisis for electoral gains, overshadowing the urgent need for a structured and humane approach to refugee management. While the BJP underscores national security concerns, portraying Rohingya refugees as potential threats, it simultaneously faces accusations of hypocrisy for facilitating their settlement in Delhi. The AAP, on the other hand, has criticized the BJP for creating an "us versus them" narrative to polarise voters, while also being accused of enabling refugees to obtain identification documents.