Description: Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), May 20, 2025 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan took tough stand on Internal security challenges arising from illegal immigration of Rohingyas.Speaking to media, DCM Pawan Kalyan said, "...Another area of concern is the influx of Rohingyas. Between 2017 and 2018, I received several complaints, particularly from the goldsmith community, about individuals coming to Andhra Pradesh from Bengal and taking up jobs. There is a belief that many of these people are from Myanmar. The concern is not just about employment being taken away from locals, but also about national security. How are they receiving Aadhaar cards and ration cards? There must be local networks facilitating their stay. I have communicated this to the concerned authorities... Employment opportunities in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh should be prioritised for locals. I believe it is a shared concern across communities. We are already facing challenges in creating enough employment for our own people; we cannot allow illegal entrants to take those limited opportunities..."
