Mumbai's Hindu population to drop below 54% by 2051

Findings from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) report
Report also highlights concerns about unchecked infiltration of Bangladeshi and Rohingya Muslims into the city

Mumbai – The Tata Institute of Social Sciences has revealed in its report that illegal immigration of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas from Bangladesh and Myanmar is happening unchecked. Consequently, by 2051, the Hindu population in Mumbai will fall below 54%, while the Muslim population will rise to over 30%. This data is part of a 118-page interim report titled “Illegal immigrants to Mumbai: Analysing socio-economic and political consequences.”

Mumbai’s Hindu population to drop below 54% by 2051! 🚨

Report by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), the city’s demographic landscape is shifting dramatically.

Report highlights concerns about uncontrolled infiltration & demographic shift

Key Statistics:

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Key observations from the report,

1. Certain political groups are using illegal immigrants as a tool for vote-bank politics. Illegal immigrants are easily getting voter ID card in Mumbai and are voting.

2. In 1961, Hindus made up 88% of Mumbai’s population. By 2011, this figure had dropped to 66%, while the Muslim population grew from 8% to 21%.

Risks posed by illegal immigrants,

1. In 12 assembly constituencies in Mumbai, immigrants now form the majority, which has a substantial impact on voting patterns.

2. More than 50% of the women included in the report’s study had been trafficked and were involved in the sex trade. Of these, 40% send remittances ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month to their families in Bangladesh.

3. Slums are becoming increasingly crowded due to the influx of illegal immigrants.

4. Areas like Govandi, Kurla, and Mankhurd face severe challenges in the supply of essential services such as electricity and water due to illegal settlers. Public services, including healthcare, education, and sanitation, are also strained.

5. Job competition for locals has intensified.

6. In chapter 9 of the report, titled ‘Summary, Conclusions and Implications’, the report states that there is a need to implement effective policy interventions to curb the infiltration of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas.

Editorial Perspectives

Such intrusion would be impossible without backing from certain politicians and administrative officials. If this trend continues, it is likely that not only Mumbai but also the entire nation could shift towards a Muslim-majority, essentially creating a “second Bangladesh.”