Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed support for President Donald Trump's strict anti-illegal immigration policy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed support for President Donald Trump's strict anti-illegal immigration policy. Both Prime Minister Modi and President Trump share similar positions on immigration policy. The Modi government is serious about addressing the issue of Indian citizens residing illegally in the United States, but he does not want to damage his relationship with Trump. In particular, Modi has been somewhat reserved in responding to questions about illegal Indian immigrants, while supporting Trump's tough immigration policy.

According to statistics from the Pew Research Center at the end of 2022, nearly 700,000 Indian immigrants are living illegally in the United States, making Indians the third-largest illegal immigrant group globally. However, to minimize the possibility of direct opposition, the Modi government has tried to avoid discussing this issue. Modi has stated, "Young people from India come to America with big dreams, and often they fall victim to human trafficking along the way."

Within India, the debate over illegal immigration, especially from Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, has continued for several years. Indian left-wing political parties argue that these immigrants are putting pressure on the country’s population and worsening the economic situation. Although there is no strong evidence to support this claim, it has influenced Hindu nationalist parties and created anti-Muslim fear among the public.

Both the Modi government and the Trump administration share a hardline stance on immigration, with both governments taking a tough position on immigrants. Modi, while aiming to maintain a good relationship with Trump, also wants to avoid engaging in international disputes over the protection of illegal immigrants. This strongly reflects their immigration policies and domestic political strategies.