Immigration and Foreigners Bill approved by Parliament as Rajya Sabha gives nod
- On April 2, 2025, the Parliament approved the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, which regulates the entry and stay of foreigners in India, following a discussion in the Rajya Sabha after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
- Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai introduced the Bill, which includes enhanced surveillance and security protocols to prevent illegal immigration.
- Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Bill aims to strengthen national security and control immigration, asserting that legitimate visitors are welcome.
- Critics argue that the Bill restricts foreigner rights and could deter tourism, emphasizing the need for scrutiny of travel documents.
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Parliament approves Immigration and Foreigners Bill-2025
New Delhi: The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill after holding a discussion on it which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha. A key aspect of the Bill is the implementation of enhanced surveillance and security protocols. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah, while speaking about the importance o…
Immigration and Foreigners Bill passed in Parliament as Rajya Sabha gives its nod
Immigration and Foreigners Bill: Parliament has approved a bill to regulate immigration, entry, and stay of foreigners in India, following its passage in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was earlier passed in the Lok Sabha on March 27, 2025. The Rajya Sabha cleared the bill through a voice vote. The law replaces the Foreigners Act of 1946, the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Registration of Fo…
Immigration and Foreigners Bill: A Tool To Muzzle Dissent?
"The ruling government works only for optics and acoustics," says senior Supreme Court advocate Sanjoy Ghose while speaking about The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 – a controversial legislation passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, 27 March. The Bill, introduced by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, spells out the guidelines that foreign nationals will have to adhere to and the penalties they will face for violating the norms that …
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