Agartala, May 26 -- Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman has called upon his party's legislators to initiate a constituency-wise drive to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Tripura.

Speaking during a live social media broadcast, Debbarman referred to a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs asking states to intensify efforts to detect and deport such individuals.

Debbarman stressed that his party has long been raising concerns about the issue.

"We realised this threat much earlier. I've asked all our MLAs to ensure that every illegal immigrant is identified," he asserted.

Debbarman further warned that the influx of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis in Tripura must not be taken lightly.

"They are accessing rations...