DIMAPUR — Describing the influx of illegal foreigners as a threat to the identity of the indigenous people of the North East Region (NER), the chief advisor of North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), Samujjal Bhattacharjya, has urged the government of India to formulate comprehensive approach to solve the problem by detecting, deleting and deporting of all the illegal foreigners from Bangladesh. He stated this during a press conference along with other representatives from various NE states on Tuesday at Tourist lodge, Dimapur. Highlighting the various issues affecting the NER, he stated that the central leaders frequently visit the region but they are not realising the core issues faced by the NE students and the indigenous people. Pointing out that many students from NER go outside their states to pursue for higher studies, while an equal number of meritorious students could not go out due to financial condition, he has stressed on the need for more institutions be it technical, non-technical, professional and others in the region. Stating that an approximate amount of more than INR 300 crore is spend per annum for pursuing higher studies outside, he has asked the respective state governments to establish and introduce course in all...