Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Assam CM Vows to Continue Evictions Despite Protests
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, says his government will keep removing people from forest land, even if people protest.
An AAMSU leader was arrested while protesting these removals.
Protesters tried to stop the police from taking him.
The Chief Minister says they are only removing people who have taken over forest land, not targeting any specific group of people.
He added that people who are being evicted have land available elsewhere.
AAMSU has complained to government officials, saying the evictions are unfair.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated eviction drives will continue regardless of protests.
AAMSU leader Rezaul Karim Sarkar was detained during a protest against the eviction drives in Dhubri.
Protestors blocked the police vehicle carrying Sarkar, vowing to continue the movement.
Sarma clarified evictions target forest land encroachers, not minorities.
AAMSU submitted memoranda to government officials, calling for a halt to evictions.
- Who
- Himanta Biswa Sarma (Chief Minister), AAMSU, Rezaul Karim Sarkar, protestors.
- What
- Eviction drives in Assam are continuing despite protests.
- When
- The article discusses events from Monday.
- Where
- Assam, specifically Chirang and Dhubri.
- Why
- The evictions are being carried out to clear encroachments on forest and government land.
AAMSU's Viewpoint
Government's Viewpoint
Targeting of communities
AAMSU's Viewpoint
Eviction operations are a conspiracy against minority communities.
Government's Viewpoint
The government says the evictions are not targeted at minority communities.
- Political Figure
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Organization
- AAMSU
- Event
- Eviction Drives
- Location
- Assam
- Protest Incident
- Detainment of AAMSU Leader
Sources
AIUDF demands CM’s resignation, calls for President’s rule in Assam
Assam Opposition Targets Himanta Sarma Over Voter Revision, Eviction Drives
Congress urges political & civil groups to unite against CAA, warns of threat to Assam Accord