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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a robust campaign against illegal immigration from Bangladesh. His government has already pushed back over 330 infiltrators using the 1950 Immigrants Act, with plans to accelerate the process. Sarma also revealed the discovery of 2,600 social media accounts allegedly operating from Islamabad and Riyadh, which he claims are politically motivated. His approach emphasizes his identity as an Assamese first, demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting the state's demographic and cultural interests.

Key Points: Sarma Pushes Back 330 Illegal Infiltrators in Assam Crackdown

  • Expulsion of 330 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators using 1950 Immigrants Act
  • Identified 2,600 suspicious social media accounts operating from abroad
  • Commitment to protecting Assam's demographic integrity
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Assam govt pushed back over 330 illegal infiltrators: CM Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals aggressive action against illegal immigrants using 1950 Act, targets social media networks

"I am an Assamese first and Chief Minister later - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, June 10

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government was responsible for "pushing back" over 330 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in the last few months and intends to speed up the process.

Referring to the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act of 1950, Sarma said that the attempt to filter out the illegal infiltrators would continue with the help of a special provision (of the Immigrants Act of 1950) that empowers district commissioners to identify and expel them.

"In our vigorous fight against illegal infiltration, we draw strength from a special provision, which empowers DCs to identify and expel infiltrators from Assam. We have pushed back over 330 illegal infiltrators in the last few months, and this operation will be expedited in the coming days," Sarma said while addressing a one-day special session of the Assam Assembly.

In a veiled attack against Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi, CM Sarma said that the state government has identified 2,600 accounts on social media that write about "Palestine and Assam", operating from Islamabad and Riyadh, and welcome a particular leader from the state.

He said that he would reveal information regarding such accounts to the press in the coming days.

"We have found around 2,600 Facebook accounts that write only about Palestine and Assam. They are operated from Islamabad, Riyadh and Saudi Arabia. They don't even welcome Rahul Gandhi, but welcome a particular leader of Assam. I have documents, and within 10-12 days, I will provide some such account information to the press," he said.

Moreover, Sarma asserted that his identity as an Assamese comes before his post as the Chief Minister.

"I am an Assamese first and Chief Minister later, and all my actions will reflect that. In our journey of safeguarding the interests of Assam, we do not dither in taking inspiration from former CMs," he said.

The Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act of 1950 empowers the government to expel illegal immigrants from Assam, specifying procedures to identify and expel them. The act gives the power to order the expulsion of immigrants whose stay in Assam is "detrimental to the interests of the general public."

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Finally some strong action against illegal infiltration! Our borders have been porous for too long. This affects Assam's demography and resources. Hope other border states follow suit 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While border security is important, we must ensure genuine refugees aren't caught in this. The 1950 Act needs proper implementation with humanitarian considerations. Some families have lived here for generations - where will they go?
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Arjun S.
The social media angle is concerning! Foreign interference in our internal matters should be dealt with strictly. But CM should present concrete evidence before making allegations. Sab ke liye same stick nahi chalega!
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Meena B.
As an Assamese, I appreciate CM's stand but implementation must be fair. Many poor laborers come for work and send money back home. Maybe a proper work permit system would be better than just pushbacks?
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Sanjay D.
Good move! But 330 in months is too slow. Our borders need high-tech surveillance like Israel. Also, why only Assam bears this burden? Central govt should make comprehensive policy for all border states.
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Neha P.
The CM mixing infiltration issue with social media accounts seems like deflection. Focus on governance rather than conspiracy theories. We need solutions, not just rhetoric 🤷‍♀️

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