Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Assam CM Urges Public Support for Combating Illegal Immigration
The Chief Minister of Assam is asking people to support the removal of illegal immigrants.
He says that Assam can only become free of illegal immigrants if the people want it.
He criticized the Congress party for not supporting the pushback.
He also questioned whether Bangladesh would accept its citizens if they were deported.
The Chief Minister believes that the central government will help if the people of Assam unite against illegal immigration.
Assam's Chief Minister calls for public support to eliminate illegal immigration.
He believes unwavering public backing is vital for the state's goal.
Criticizes those opposing the pushback of illegal immigrants.
Questions Bangladesh's acceptance of deportees.
Emphasizes the necessity of a unified front from the people of Assam.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the people of Assam, Congress party, central government, and the government of Bangladesh.
- What
- A call for public support against illegal immigration and criticism of opposing political viewpoints.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Assam, India and the border with Bangladesh.
- Why
- To combat illegal immigration and achieve a state free of illegal infiltrators.
Congress Party and Critics
Government of Assam
Pushback Support
Congress Party and Critics
The Congress party and other groups oppose the pushback of illegal immigrants.
Government of Assam
The Chief Minister and the current government aim to remove illegal immigrants.
- Key Figure
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam's CM
- Focus
- Combating illegal immigration
- Primary Goal
- Make Assam free of illegal infiltrators
- Political Criticism
- Directed at the Congress party
- Central Government Support
- Relies on public support
Sources
1950 Expulsion Act back in force as Assam pushes back 330 illegal immigrants
Assam pushed back 303 ‘foreigners’ under 1950 expulsion law, says CM Himanta Sarma
Assam CM Himanta Says 1950 Law Empowers Him To Deport Illegal Foreigners: What Is Immigrants Act?
Assam govt to intensify drive to identify illegal foreigners: Himanta
Assam To Follow 1950 Law To Push Back Illegal Immigrants Without Trial :CM
India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh