Himanta Sarma's Pre-Election Vow: Evict Infiltrators from 5 Lakh Bighas if BJP Returns. Who is Assam CM targeting?
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Assam CM Himanta Sarma Vows to Evict Infiltrators from 5 Lakh Bighas if BJP Returns
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News18•01-03-2026, 20:27
Assam CM Himanta Sarma Vows to Evict Infiltrators from 5 Lakh Bighas if BJP Returns
•Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to free 5 lakh bighas (over 1.65 lakh acres) of land from Bangladeshi infiltrators if BJP returns to power.
•The announcement was made during the 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in Jagiroad, where he received a 'Bulldozer Salute' from party workers.
•Sarma stated that no Bangladeshi infiltrator will live peacefully in Assam and promised the biggest eviction drive against illegal encroachers in forests and tribal areas.
•The CM highlighted that his government has already cleared 1.5 lakh bighas of land from encroachment in the last five years.
•Public support during the yatra, praising government actions on jobs, land, and action against infiltrators, has energized the party for the upcoming elections.