TISS Report Alarms: Mumbai's Demography to Overturn by 2051, Somaiya Claims Muslim Population Quadrupling

• BJP leader Kirit Somaiya cites a TISS report claiming Mumbai's demography will drastically change by 2051 due to illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators.
• The report projects Hindu population to drop from 88% (1961) to <54% (2051), while Muslim population rises from 8% (1961) to ~30% (2051).
• Illegal immigrants reportedly send significant earnings (₹10,000-₹1,00,000 monthly) back to Bangladesh, impacting Mumbai's economy.
• Infiltrators are displacing local workers by accepting lower wages, occupying jobs in domestic work, construction, and small businesses, and exacerbating Mumbai's housing crisis.
• The report highlights national security threats, including human trafficking, sex rackets, potential links to extremist groups, and vote bank politics using fake documents.

Why It Matters: TISS report warns of Mumbai's demographic shift, economic drain, and security risks from illegal infiltration.