Assam Government Aims to Reclaim 1,250 Square Kilometers of Encroached Land
NDA 3.0 committed to reclaim 1250 sq km encroached land in Assam
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government's commitment to reclaim over 1,250 square kilometers of encroached land in Assam. The initiative includes ongoing eviction drives against illegal encroachments, while the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) opposes a proposed new survey, advocating for the finalization of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
- 01The NDA government has initiated eviction drives across multiple districts to reclaim encroached land.
- 02The AIUDF criticized the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR), calling it a waste of resources.
- 03AIUDF General Secretary Rafiqul Islam emphasized that the NRC, completed after five years of scrutiny, should be considered final.
- 04Islam argued that the number of undocumented individuals in Assam is likely lower than previously estimated, based on NRC findings.
- 05The AIUDF urged the government to expedite the completion of legal processes related to the NRC instead of starting new surveys.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is committed to reclaiming over 1,250 square kilometers of encroached land in Assam. The administration has already begun eviction drives across various districts to address illegal encroachments on government and forest land. Sarma shared updates on this initiative through social media, emphasizing the government's active efforts on the ground. Meanwhile, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of socio-economic and citizenship-related data, labeling it a waste of time and resources. AIUDF General Secretary Rafiqul Islam argued that the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which underwent extensive scrutiny, should be considered the definitive record. He pointed out that the final draft of the NRC published in August 2019 debunked inflated claims of illegal immigrants, suggesting that the actual number of undocumented individuals is likely much lower than previously thought. The AIUDF urged the government to focus on finalizing the NRC process rather than initiating new surveys.
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The reclamation of encroached land could potentially lead to increased availability of land for government and public use, impacting local communities and land ownership.
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