The Refugee Problem and Political Policy of India-A Contemporary Analysis

Author(s): Dulal Barai

Abstract:

In present world refugee problem has become a grave humanitarian and political exigency. India, being a vast democratic country has provided shelter to refugees for many decades. However, recent political decision, such as CAA and NRC have brought this refugee policy to the limelight. This research paper seeks to focus the history of the problem of the refugee, its political structure, political and diplomatic impact, the issue of human rights and its reflection on India’s External Affairs policy. The aim of this research is to comprehend the definition of refugees, to understand their legal status, to review the responsibility of the Indian government in internal and international arena and to highlight the exact scenario through statistics and case studies. In this research paper the policies which are given proper care are Rohingya refugees’ issue, the viewpoint of the refugees coming from Afghanistan, Bangladesh etc. towards Indian administration and UNHRC and above all, the role of various international or national organisations. India has not, till date, signed the UN Refugee Convention of 1951, so much so that the legal protection of refugees is controversial. In conclusion, some recommendations have been presented e.g. requirement of a uniform policy at national level, emphasis on the government’s cooperation with the UNHCR, upliftment of the lifestyle of the people of the refugee camps and development of coordination with the local people. I hope this research paper will not be meant for policy makers only, rather it will provide important information and analytical understanding for the researchers, human rights activists and conscious citizens.

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