The government and the BSF are constantly being questioned by the opposition political parties for increasing the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) to 50 km. The states are considering it as interference in their jurisdiction. However, on the objection raised by the states, BSF Director General (DG) Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the “demographic balance” has deteriorated in the border states like Assam and West Bengal and perhaps this is the reason why the Center has recently decided to change the force. jurisdiction has been extended. He said the BSF conducted a survey which points to a “definite