Breaking the backbone: Assam CM Sarma vows to eliminate encroachments before entering national politics; Aims to secure support from urban voters
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated a national political future, vowing to first dismantle land encroachment by Bangladesh-origin migrants within five years. He highlighted the vast scale of illegal occupation, emphasizing land reclamation for forests and the landless. Sarma also criticized the Congress's "Notun Bor Axom" slogan, questioning its cultural implications and the inclusion of Bangladeshi migrants.
