Centre constitutes high-level committee on ‘unnatural’ demographic change: Amit Shah
The Indian government has formed a high-level committee to assess demographic changes caused by illegal immigration and other factors. Chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, the committee aims to analyze population shifts and propose solutions. Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of addressing these changes for national security and social stability.
- ▪The committee will be chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar.
- ▪It includes members from various backgrounds, including the Census Commissioner and retired IAS and IPS officers.
- ▪The committee's goal is to analyze demographic changes and propose solutions to address the challenges posed by illegal immigration.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) said the Centre has constituted a high-level committee on demographic change under retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar for a "comprehensive assessment of demographic changes occurring across India due to illegal immigration and other unnatural causes."In a message on 'X' in Hindi, he said infiltration and other reasons are causing “unnatural demographic change”, which poses a significant challenge to the present and future of any nation. India's approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh"To address this very challenge, on August 15, 2025, Prime Minister @narendramodi ji had announced the 'high-level committee on demographic change'.
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