Refugees are people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country. Historically, India has openly welcomed refugees facing persecution in their domestic countries. On the other hand, illegal immigration has also posed a national security threat to India. Tibetan refugees and Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka were provided shelter and support due to the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ but India was non-welcoming to Rohingya from Myanmar on account of safety and security.
