KOLKATA: Central agencies have written to the Union home ministry alleging that the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal has not only flouted federal policies by facilitating the entry of Rohingyas from Myanmar into the state but also sheltering them.The allegations were made even as the Border Security Force foiled attempts by Rohingyas to enter the country illegally from Bangladesh. At Baruipur area in South 24 Parganas, a local NGO has provided makeshift shelter to at least 25 Rohingyas. Over half a million Rohingya refugees have fled violence in Myanmar, according to UNHCR.The reports of the central agencies mention 'violations' by Banerjee's government of the National Democratic Alliance government's policies on Rohingyas. "The Centre might respond to the reports and the facts soon and act as some of the agencies are finding it difficult to work in a contradictory situation in Bengal. We have reported facts to the concerned authorities," a senior home ministry official said.Repeated policy disagreements with the Centre and rising instances of political violence between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have led to a situation where Central ministers including Nitin Gadkari have decided not to attend the Bengal Global Business Summit on January 16-17.

Source: Economic Times January 16, 2018 06:56 UTC