This compendium of twenty-three papers, presented at a national seminar,
organised by Astha Bharati, Delhi, in association with the Centre for North East
Studies and Policy Research, addresses a wide range of issues concerning the
complex problem of illegal migration from Bangladesh.
Tracing the factors responsible for illegal migration, both historical and
politico-economic, the contributors analyse its implications for India in
general and the North Eastern states in particular-pushing high Population
growth, disturbing the demographic texture of population, threatening internal
security, deteriorating Economy and influencing electoral politics.