The refugee problem is taking a serious form due to the ongoing international wars and mutual conflict. Syria has been fighting for the last 6 years. Similarly, there is a situation of unrest in Iraq too. Conflicts between Saudi Arabia and Yemen are continuing, resulting in instability in the West Asian region.
Most of all, the situation of volatility in the neighborhood of India itself remains. It is known that due to the conflict in Myanmar a large number of Rohingya refugees are trying to enter India. Before that lakhs of Bangladeshi refugees have entered India, due to which the local population in Assam has come down to a minority.
Should India open its doors for refugees?
India has always provided shelter to foreigners. Tolerance and world-brotherhood are important qualities of Indian culture. For this reason, India should provide shelter to refugees.
India is an emerging power at the global level. If India has to give shelter to homeless refugees, then it will set India's image as a generous patron.
Above all, other countries of the world will take lessons from this step and will adopt a generous attitude towards homeless refugees.
This move will strengthen the identity of India as a democratic and secular country.
What are the key points needed to pay attention while providing asylum to refugees?
Since India is not a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention, there is no legal or legal pressure on India to provide shelter to refugees.
While giving shelter to refugees, there is a need to pay attention to the country's demographics. It is known that unemployment in the country is at peak.
Refugees can give refuge to their struggle with local people. The problem arose due to the Bangladeshi refugees in Assam.
With the advent of refugees, communal harmony can worsen and riots etc. can be encouraged.
Under the cover of refugees, some terrorists and people involved in anti-social activities can also enter the country's border.
Conclusion:
It can be concluded that sheltering refugees has been the basic element of Indian culture. But at present we have to reach a decision, keeping in mind the above facts, otherwise the problem may increase.
