India Suspends Free Movement Agreement with Myanmar Amid Escalating Border Tensions

India has announced its Decision to Suspend the Free movement Border agreement with Myanmar, Citing Concerns Over Internal Security and Demographic Stability. This Move Comes in the Wake of Escalating Conflict between Myanmar’s junta and its Opponents Leading to a Surge in Refugees Crossing into India.

Interior Minister Amit Shah stated that he had Recommended the immediate Suspension of the agreement with the Foreign Ministry already in the Process of Scrapping it. The agreement allowed Residents of Border areas to Enter each other’s Territories without Requiring a Visa based on the Close Cultural and Religious ties shared by many in these Regions.

The Decision Particularly affects states like Manipur where Clashes between Different ethnic Groups have Resulted in Significant Casualties. Chief Minister N Biren Singh Emphasized the importance of Ending free Movement to Curb illegal immigration and Enhance internal Security aligning with the Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s Stance.

The Situation along the India-Myanmar Border has been Volatile with Clashes between Security forces and Groups like the Arakan Army leading to an influx of Refugees into India. Additionally recent incidents have Shown how the Conflict in Myanmar can Spill over into Neighboring Countries like Bangladesh, Highlighting the need for Stronger Border Control Measures.


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