Key Points

The Assam government has reclaimed 6 sq km of land in Goalpara by evicting 7000 encroachers from Hasila Bill. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that even the evicted families supported the move, emphasizing the 'Assam First' policy. The cleared land will now be used for public welfare projects. Additionally, the state plans to organize health camps in every constituency starting October.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Evicts 7000 Encroachers from Hasila Bill Land

  • Assam reclaims 6 sq km land in Goalpara
  • 7000 encroachers evicted from Hasila Bill
  • CM Sarma says evicted families supported move
  • Health camps planned statewide from October
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Assam government evicts 7,000 encroachers from Hasila Bill area: CM Sarma

Assam government reclaims 6 sq km land in Goalpara, evicts 7000 encroachers as CM Sarma vows to recover all illegal occupations.

"The encroachers who were removed welcomed me because they believe in 'Assam First' - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, June 24

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday informed that the state government has managed to "reclaim" six square kilometres of land by "freeing" the Hasila Beel area in the Goalpara district from 7,000 encroachers.

Staying firm on the government's resolve to "recover every illegally occupied land" in Assam, the Chief Minister said that public welfare works would now be initiated in the cleared area.

"The Assam government has reclaimed 6 sq km of land by freeing the Hasila Bill area from 7,000 encroachers. Now, public welfare works will be initiated in this area. The government will ensure the recovery of every illegally occupied land in the state," Sarma posted on X.

In a video posted on his X account, the Assam CM said that even people who were evicted facilitated his visit to the Hasila Beel area because they understood the government intended to keep the state before anyone else.

"The encroachers who were removed from Assam's Hasila Beel area, today, their family members welcomed me. Because they too believe that our government has only one priority: 'Assam First'," Sarma said.

"I have been in politics for over 25 years. Nobody has spoken ill of me. In fact, I visited Hasila Beel. The ones who have been evicted clicked pictures with me. Because they know my intentions are pure. I always work for the people. That's why even the evicted people felicitated me with a Gamusa and offered their support. What more do I need?" he added.

The Assam government has planned to organise health camps in each constituency from October to screen people and provide timely medical help.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also chaired a meeting with the State Health Department on Tuesday to review plans for organising health camps across the state.

In a post on social media X, CM Sarma said the state will organise five health camps in every assembly constituency starting from October, to screen people and provide timely medical intervention.

"Towards a Healthy Assam.... From October onwards, we will organise five Health Camps in each constituency across Assam to screen people and provide timely medical help. Specialist doctors from the Public and Private sectors will be engaged to screen people, and any treatment escalation will be coordinated and followed up by the Government. Patients will be linked to various health sector welfare schemes to ensure that they do not drop out of treatment midway," the post read.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Finally some action against illegal encroachments! Our land records need to be protected. But government must ensure rehabilitation for genuine poor families. Development and compassion should go hand in hand. 👍
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Priya M.
The health camp initiative is commendable, but why only after evictions? Couldn't these services be provided earlier? Feels like optics. Hope the welfare works actually benefit locals and not just become political showpieces.
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Amit S.
Assam first policy is good, but what about those 7,000 families? Where will they go now? Government should have made proper rehabilitation arrangements before eviction. Land is emotional issue in Northeast - handle with care!
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Sunita R.
As someone from Guwahati, I've seen how encroachments destroy wetlands. Hasila Beel is ecologically important. Tough decisions needed for long-term good. But please CM Sarma, don't stop at evictions - develop proper water management there.
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Vikram J.
If evicted people themselves welcomed CM, maybe the action was justified? But media should show both sides - would like to hear stories of those affected too. Balanced reporting needed for such sensitive matters.
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Neha P.
Hope this isn't just about elections... We've seen many 'encroachment drives' before that stop after media coverage. Consistency is key! Also, health camps are good but what about jobs? Development means sustainable livelihoods too.

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