Assam's Bold Stance: Land Reclamation Efforts Spark Controversy

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported a significant development in the state's campaign against land encroachment, revealing that authorities have reclaimed 55 acres from unauthorized settlers in Biswanath district.

Sarma emphasized that this move is part of a broader initiative to clear Assam's land of illegal occupations. The Chief Minister further accused the Congress of lamenting the removal of infiltrators amid ongoing eviction efforts.

However, the operations have not been without controversy. The All India United Democratic Front alleged that the state's law and order situation is deteriorating and Muslims are unfairly targeted. They demand that the President's Rule be enacted, citing the displacement of citizens and alleging bias against Muslims in these eviction drives.

A recent large-scale eviction was executed at Negheribil near the Assam-Nagaland border, reclaiming land within the Doyang Reserve Forest in Golaghat district. The government's actions have sparked debate over religious discrimination and the need for responsible resettlement plans for those displaced.

(With inputs from agencies.)