Kolkata, May 27 -- West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday backed THE state government's crackdown on the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, stressing that it would be ideal for them if they returned on their own; otherwise, the government would be compelled to take action.

Ghosh's remarks come amidst West Bengal government's push for its 'delete, detect, deport' policy to remove illegal Bangladeshis from the state.

Speaking to reporters, Ghosh questioned the need for undocumented Bangladeshis to stay in India, adding that such people would be segregated and identified who were benefiting from governmental schemes which are intended for the poor.

"Why should Bangladeshis stay here? They are availing themselves of every facility provid...