BJP raises concern over Cong govt’s failure to check illegal immigration in K’taka Assembly. In Vijayapura district alone, there are 13,000 illegal immigrants settled. Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that 137 illegal immigrants from various countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, have been identified, and arrested, and legal action has been initiated against them. The government said that there are 137 illegal. immigrants in the state, including nationals from Bangladesh and. Pakistan, and has assured that authorities are constantly monitoring the movements of illegal immigrants. from the two neighbouring countries. The issue needs to be discussed for at least 30 minutes, said the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka. The Speaker U.T. Khader assured that he would consider allowing a comprehensive discussion on the issue. The debate will take place in the House of Representatives on March 12 and 13 at 10am and 11am. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.