The Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha, aiming to streamline immigration services. However, the opposition has raised concerns, calling it a violation of constitutional rights and demanding that it be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny.

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• Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 introduced in the Lok Sabha by MoS for Home Nityanand Rai on Tuesday.
• Bill aims to streamline immigration services and address issues related to entry, exit, and stay of foreigners.
• Government seeks to correct overlapping provisions in existing immigration laws.
• Bill empowers the Central government to regulate passport, visa, and registration requirements for foreigners.
• Opposition parties, particularly Congress, strongly oppose the bill, calling it a violation of constitutional provisions.
• Congress MP Manish Tewari claims the bill violates fundamental rights and could be misused to deny entry to those not aligned with the government’s ideology.
• Tewari points out that the bill lacks an appeal mechanism for decisions made by immigration officers, violating natural justice.
• Opposition demands the bill be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for in-depth review.
• MoS Nityanand Rai defends the bill, stating the government’s responsibility is to maintain peace and sovereignty while welcoming tourists.
• The bill is intended to address issues like passport requirements, visa regulations, and immigration processes to ensure efficient governance.