Comrade Raja Ram Singh, Member of Parliament (Karakat, Bihar) and Floor Leader of the CPI(ML) Liberation Parliamentary Group, has written to Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah expressing serious concern over reports of illegal detention centres operating in Delhi's Jai Hind Colony and Gurugram. These centres are allegedly targeting Bengali-speaking migrants from West Bengal and Assam.
In his letter dated 31 July 2025, Comrade Raja Ram Singh demanded urgent clarification and action from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the legality and functioning of such centres. He questioned the legal provisions under which these detention or holding centres are being operated and asked what specific directives or statutes authorize their creation and use for prolonged detention of individuals. He further sought data on the total number of detainees, the number of verified Indian citizens released, and the number of deportations ordered.
The letter highlights disturbing accounts from detainees, including families, children, and the elderly, who report being picked up arbitrarily and denied access to legal help, food, medical assistance, and basic dignity. Reports include confiscation of valid documents such as Aadhaar and voter ID cards, forced detention, and demands for additional proof of citizenship. Comrade Raja Ram Singh also noted serious complaints of torture and extortion, particularly targeting Bengali-speaking migrants from Assam. He condemned these actions as gross violations of both fundamental rights and human rights.
The MP raised alarm over multiple incidents indicating that individuals were targeted merely for speaking Bengali, suggesting a dangerous trend of equating language with foreignness. “Is speaking Bengali now treated as a criminal act in India?” he questioned, warning that such practices raise deep concerns about linguistic and religious profiling.
He concluded his letter by urging the Home Minister to respond urgently and take immediate steps to halt these unconstitutional detentions.
