Migration, which is not a new term for Assam, has tremendous affect on the socio-political scenario of Assam. The British for the requirement of labour in the tea industry has encouraged migration to Assam from different parts of the country. But the migration influx has got a heavy pace during the independence war of Bangladesh. The increasing illegal migration caused serious threat to the identity of the native people. Moreover, the impacts of migration can be in the economic sector and it has created serious threat to the environment. The pressure on land is increasing. So this paper tries to analyse the causes and impacts of illegal migration into Assam.
Key words: Migration, Assam, impact, social, political, economic
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