COLOURING WITH THE SAME BRUSH: REVISITING UNDOCUMENTED MIGRATION IN SOUTH ASIA

Abstract

Undocumented cross-border migration is an active agent of the state indeed. The inflow single-handedly affects the state policies and bilateral relations with the source country. In this process of interaction, these movements get altered reciprocally. In a heterogeneous society like South Asia, the recurrent tension persists between groups and even the States. As a result, the region remains vibrant in territorial and communal disputes. South Asia witnessed great exodus and constant illegal migration across the borders that shaped the politics in the region. The paper attempt to analyse the inconsistent attitude towards different cross-border migrations in South Asia. The analysis has contextualised the affairs of the state and history of South Asian countries. The uncertainty of immigrants and the absence of a proper legislative framework exclusive to South Asia results in administrative ad hocism.

Keywords

• Illegal Migration
• Refugee
• South Asia
• Cross-Border Migration
• Undocumented People

COLOURING WITH THE SAME BRUSH: REVISITING UNDOCUMENTED MIGRATION IN SOUTH ASIA

Abstract

Undocumented cross-border migration is an active agent of the state indeed. The inflow single-handedly affects the state policies and bilateral relations with the source country. In this process of interaction, these movements get altered reciprocally. In a heterogeneous society like South Asia, recurrent tension persists between groups and even the States. As a result, the region remains vibrant in territorial and communal disputes. South Asia witnessed a great exodus and constant illegal migration across the borders that shaped the politics in the region. The paper attempts to analyze the inconsistent attitude toward different cross-border migrations in South Asia. The analysis has contextualized the affairs of the state and the history of South Asian countries. The uncertainty of immigrants and the absence of a proper legislative framework exclusive to South Asia results in administrative ad hocism.

Keywords

• Illegal Migration
• Refugee
• South Asia
• Cross-Border Migration
• Undocumented People

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