In a strong statement during a special session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that over 330 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators have been “pushed back” in recent months. He affirmed that the state government is determined to accelerate its campaign against illegal immigration, drawing authority from the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950.
“In our vigorous fight against illegal infiltration, we draw strength from a special provision that empowers District Commissioners to identify and expel infiltrators from Assam,” said CM Sarma. “This operation will be expedited in the coming days.”
The 1950 Act empowers the state government to expel immigrants whose presence is considered detrimental to public interest. Sarma emphasized that his administration is committed to utilizing this legal provision to safeguard the interests of the Assamese people.
Taking a veiled dig at Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi, the Chief Minister also raised concerns about alleged foreign interference through social media. “We have identified around 2,600 Facebook accounts that talk only about Palestine and Assam. These accounts are being operated from Islamabad, Riyadh, and Saudi Arabia. Interestingly, they welcome a particular leader from Assam, not even Rahul Gandhi,” Sarma alleged. He assured that details about these accounts will be made public within 10–12 days.
Reiterating his regional identity, Sarma said, “I am an Assamese first and Chief Minister later. All my actions will reflect that. We do not hesitate to draw inspiration from the former Chief Ministers in our mission to protect Assam’s interests.”
The statement has sparked political debates across the state, especially regarding illegal immigration and digital propaganda, setting the tone for a potentially intense political discourse in the coming days.
