New Delhi: Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on February 6 said that the immediate crisis on the issue of illegal migrants along Indo-Bangladesh border was over following Bangladesh accepting the stranded immigrants, but stressed that the problem remained.

"By their (Bangladeshis) going back, the immediate crisis is over but the problem of illegal immigration remains which needs to be resolved," he told reporters after attending a function to consecrate a branch of Swami Narayan temple in New Delhi.

Advani said that "there are certain decisions of the Government. We are taking important steps to implement them."

Bangladesh early on February 6 morning accepted all 213 Bangladeshis stranded in no- man's land on the border with West Bengal, easing the week long tension between the two countries.

Earlier, addressing the congregation of Swaminarayan followers, the Deputy Prime Minister regretted that the wealth of India's culture and traditions were not being projected as deserved.

He cited the example of Singapore and Thailand, which he visited recently, and said these countries highlighted their culture and tradition in an excellent manner which helped them in attracting tourists in large numbers.

"In a small country like Singapore, around 80 lakh tourists visit annually. Whereas only 20 lakh tour India despite being such a big country with a huge wealth of culture and traditions," Advani said.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Manmohan Singh said eternal values of India had kept its 5,000 year old history alive and expressed confidence that "21st Century will be India's Century".

Delhi Lt Governor Vijai Kapoor and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.

PTI