India, April 12 -- In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Guardian, Babar Ali, the TMC candidate from Jalangi constituency in Murshidabad, said the opposition has been raising the issue of illegal migration but has overlooked that controlling it is primarily the responsibility of the central government, as border security falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Q. Jalangi has a diverse demographic-how do you plan to ensure inclusive development for all communities? Do you think polarization has influenced local politics here?

A. Yes, Jalangi is a border area, and people here face several challenges issues related to border restrictions, dificulties faced by farmers, water problems, and lack of access to proper facilities. My priori...