Following an India Today report on the detention of migrant laborers from West Bengal’s Birbhum district in Balasore, a political dispute has emerged. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that Odisha’s government is targeting Bengali-speaking people. In response, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi stated the action is not discriminatory but part of a survey against those lacking proof of Indian citizenship. Sarangi said, "She should not be saying something which is far from the truth." She confirmed that 81 people who could not furnish documentary proof have been identified for deportation to Bangladesh, and the process has started. When informed of ground reports suggesting some detainees possess documents like Aadhaar or voter cards, the MP said such "stray cases" of potential "inefficiency at the ground level" would be examined. #odisha #westbengal #mamatabanerjee #itwebvideos #aparajitasarangi #bjp #citizenship #migrantworkers #detention #deportation #indiatoday #news #politics #birbhum #balasore
