Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Assam CM on Uriamghat Eviction, Miyaland, and Land Surveys
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discussed the recent clearing of encroached land in Uriamghat, totaling around 3,306 acres.
He thanked the Nagaland CM for support.
In response to a demand for a separate 'Miyaland,' he suggested it would be located in Bangladesh or Afghanistan.
The government is surveying non-indigenous people residing in forest areas near Guwahati to check how long they have lived there, while indigenous people will get land documents.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the clearing of nearly 3,306 acres of encroached land in Uriamghat.
Sarma thanked Nagaland CM and security forces for cooperation in the eviction drive.
The CM responded to 'Miyaland' demand, suggesting it be established in Bangladesh or Afghanistan.
A survey of non-indigenous residents in forest areas around Guwahati is underway.
Indigenous people will receive land documents under the 'Basundhara' scheme.
- Who
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, government, encroachers, indigenous and non-indigenous residents.
- What
- Assam CM's comments on land eviction, 'Miyaland' demand, and land surveys.
- When
- Following the eviction drive in Uriamghat.
- Where
- Assam, particularly Uriamghat and Guwahati.
- Why
- To address land encroachment, potential separatist demands, and manage land rights.
Assam Government
Those who may seek separate 'Miyaland'
Land and Identity
Assam Government
Land reclamation from encroachers, view that 'Miyaland' is not possible in India.
Those who may seek separate 'Miyaland'
Those advocating for a separate homeland for Bengali-origin Muslims.
- Land Cleared in Uriamghat
- Nearly 3,306 acres
- Total Land Cleared
- 45,950 acres (prior to the eviction in Uriamghat)
- Location
- Assam, India
- Focus
- Eviction drive and land management
- CM's Response to Miyaland
- Suggested location in Bangladesh or Afghanistan
Sources
Assam: Eviction drive on to clear encroachments from 1,500 hectares of forest land
Karbi groups slam govt over ‘selective’ evictions, seek action in Karbi Anglong
Assam: Evicted residents claim government had helped them settle in disputed area in 1970s
Assam: Eviction drive on for second day to clear encroachments from 1,500 hectares of forest land
Opinion | Dangerous, Divisive Proposition: Assam Govt Vows To Deal Sternly With 'Miya Land' Demand
Assam conducts survey to trace ‘demography-changing’ settlers in Guwahati forests
Assam clears 10,000 bighas in Uriamghat, total reclaimed land hits 1.39 L bighas
Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Miyan land dream won’t come true in the state
Himanta ridicules ‘Miyaland’ Demand After Amidst Eviction Drive in Assam