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Assam CM Vows to Free 5 Lakh Bighas from Encroachment, Build Bajali Med College

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged to free five lakh bighas of encroached land if the BJP is re-elected. He announced plans to redistribute this reclaimed land, particularly from riverine areas, to economically weaker sections. Simultaneously, Sarma promised to establish a medical college in Bajali within nine months of forming the next government. These announcements form part of the BJP's 31-point election manifesto, focusing on land reform and healthcare development.

Key Points: Assam CM Pledges Land Reform, Bajali Medical College if Re-elected

  • Massive eviction drive for 5 lakh bighas
  • Land redistribution to the poor
  • New medical college in Bajali
  • 31 commitments in BJP manifesto
  • Projected as key election plank
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Assam CM promises to free 5 lakh bighas from encroachment, set up Bajali medical college

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma promises to free 5 lakh bighas of encroached land and establish a medical college in Bajali within nine months if BJP retains power.

"After forming the next government, we will make 5 lakh bighas of land encroachment-free. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, March 26

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a series of key promises ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, including large-scale land reforms and the establishment of a medical college in Bajali within nine months of forming the next government.

Addressing an election rally in Bajali, the Chief Minister said that his government, if re-elected, would undertake a massive eviction drive to free encroached land across the state.

"After forming the next government, we will make 5 lakh bighas of land encroachment-free," he said. The Chief Minister claimed that nearly 50 lakh bighas of land in Assam are currently under encroachment.

He stressed that the reclaimed land, particularly in char (riverine) areas, would be redistributed among economically weaker sections.

"We will take back land from influential encroachers and distribute it among the poor," the Chief Minister asserted.

Highlighting the BJP's election manifesto, Sarma said the party has outlined 31 commitments aimed at accelerating development and improving public welfare across Assam.

Focusing on healthcare infrastructure, the Chief Minister promised that a medical college would be established in Bajali within nine months of the BJP returning to power.

He urged local residents to contribute land for the project, stating that around 100 bighas would be required to set up the institution.

"We appeal to the people to come forward and provide land for the medical college. Once the BJP government is formed, work on the project will begin immediately," he said.

The announcements come as the BJP intensifies its campaign across Assam, projecting development, land reforms and improved healthcare as key electoral planks. Party leaders are actively reaching out to voters, highlighting past achievements while laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future.

The upcoming elections are expected to witness a keen contest, with major political parties stepping up their campaigns across the state.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
A medical college in Bajali within 9 months? That seems overly ambitious. While the intent is good, we've heard such fast-track promises before. I'll believe it when I see the foundation stone laid.
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Arjun K
Land encroachment is a serious issue, especially in char areas. If the CM can actually free 5 lakh bighas and redistribute it properly, it will bring stability to thousands of landless families. Jai Assam!
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in public health here, a new medical college is desperately needed. But asking locals to donate 100 bighas is a big ask. The government should acquire the land with proper compensation.
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Vikram M
Election season promises... Let's see if the "influential encroachers" are actually touched. Often, only the poor and marginalized face the eviction drives while the powerful get away. Hope this time is different.
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Kavya N
Development and healthcare should always be top priorities. 31 commitments in the manifesto sounds comprehensive. Hope the focus remains on execution after the votes are counted. 👍

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