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flag Hundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi migrants are fleeing India's West Bengal border due to fears over electoral roll checks, triggering a major exodus.

flag A surge in undocumented Bangladeshi nationals returning to Bangladesh through West Bengal’s Hakimpur border has been linked to India’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which began November 4. flag Fearing scrutiny of forged documents like Aadhaar or voter IDs obtained via middlemen, hundreds have voluntarily left, forming queues under a banyan tree. flag Border Security Force officials report 150–200 detentions daily, with processing delays of two to three days due to biometric checks. flag Over 1,200 have been returned in six days, straining local police and prompting political tensions between the BJP and TMC. flag Many, including families and long-term residents, cite fear of detention and loss of livelihoods, while local communities provide food aid. flag The shift from clandestine crossings to daytime departures marks a significant change in migration patterns.

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