Vijayawada, May 20 -- Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday raised concerns over the alleged influx of Rohingyas into the state and its impact on employment and national security.

"An area of concern is the influx of Rohingyas. Between 2017 and 2018, I received several complaints, particularly from the goldsmith community, about individuals coming to Andhra Pradesh from Bengal and taking up jobs. There is a belief that many of these people are from Myanmar," Kalyan said.

He stated that the issue goes beyond just employment and has implications for national security.

"The concern is not just about employment being taken away from locals, but also about national security. How are they receiving Aadhaar cards and ra...