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The government has introduced an contentious bill to keep an eye on foreigners entering and exiting the country in an attempt to check illegal movement of unwanted visitors.

The moment Union Home Minister of State Nityanand Rai stood up to introduce the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha the opposition benches led by Congress MP Manish Tiwari immediately objected it terming it as ‘violations of constitution’.

Congress is demanding that this bill be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for better examination.’

Speaking in the House  Union MoS Nityanand Rai said, “On behalf of Amit Shah, I propose that the requirement of passport or travel document be settled in respect of persons entering and exiting India, certain powers be granted to the Central Government and to regulate matters related to foreigners including requirement of visa and registration and permission be given to establish a bill dealing with matters connected or incidental to them.”

Congress MP Manish Tewari from Chandigarh opposed the bill, claiming that it violates the “multiple fundamental rights” under the Constitution of India.

“I rise to oppose the Immigration and Foreigners Bill under Rule 72(2) of the Lok Sabha rules of business. This bill is unconstitutional on multiple counts and infringes upon fundamental rights,” Tewari said in the house.

In support of Congress the TMC MP Sougata Roy also voiced his opposition, stating that existing laws already govern the entry and exit of foreigners. “There are already four laws in place for this purpose. This bill is unnecessary,” he said.

In a nutshell this Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 Bill seeks to streamline various services related to immigration and foreigners, including their entry, exit and stay in the country.