Attack on federal structure of India: TMC on Centre extending BSF’s jurisdiction
The Hindu
The Centre has amended the BSF Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 km stretch, instead of the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam
Hitting out at the Centre over its decision to extend the jurisdiction of the BSF, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on October 14 said it was an “infringement” on the rights of the State and an attack on the federal structure of the country.
The Centre has amended the BSF Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 km stretch, instead of the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.
Demanding its withdrawal, the TMC claimed the decision was taken without consulting the West Bengal government.
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