Assam CM tightens crackdown on illegal immigration
Sarma highlighted that immigration control had slowed after the National Register of Citizens (NRC) update but assured that the state government is taking action to address this issue.
Sarma highlighted that immigration control had slowed after the National Register of Citizens (NRC) update but assured that the state government is taking action to address this issue.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee after the latter invoked Assam and the northeast in her speech while criticising the Central government in the wake of massive protests in her state.
He was reacting to Mamata Banerjee's remark, "If Bengal burns, so will Assam".
The Assam government is set to introduce a new law in April 2025 that will require couples to provide a six-month notice before marriage, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The claim comes a day after Sarma announced that Soren would officially join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on August 30.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that he would not allow 'Miya' Muslims to "take over" Assam.
The development late on Monday night came shortly after Champai Soren met Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
A list of the 'targeted' areas along with pictures, including one close to the Secretariat in state capital Dispur, was also released by ULFA-I.
The Chief Minister also emphasised that the international border with Bangladesh has been well guarded and security has been beefed up along the boundary.
Four Bangladeshi citizens who were attempting to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border were intercepted by the police, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
