‘Nobody migrates out of choice’ says Supriya Sule, NCP(SP) condemns anti-Bangladeshi sentiment

Emphasising the need for politics of care, Gawande said that the attack on Khan can be condemned without demonising all Bangladeshis or immigrants. “We can call for better law and order without losing our humanity. We can all choose to lead with compassion, even when it is difficult,” he said.

MP Supriya Sule spoke empathetically about the situation of immigrants at a press conference in Pune on Tuesday. Responding to a question about whether India should implement a policy similar to US President Donald Trump’s declaration of a border emergency due to migration, Sule said, “You might remember the Manipur incident, the reporting is very less now. But border issues are always challenging. All countries at every border of ours are undergoing an economic crisis…immigration, migration these are inevitable issues around the world. The topic should be thought about and policies should be formed with much seriousness and sensitivity.”

She added, “Nobody migrates out of choice. Nobody wants to leave their house and travel seven seas willingly, but because of economic reasons, their families, and their own financial conditions, these decisions have to be made. These incidents keep happening but everyone should come to the correct decision in a sensitive manner.”