Committed to protecting Assam's land, culture from encroachers, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 6 months ago

Committed to protecting Assam's land, culture from encroachers, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the BJP-led Assam government is committed to protecting the “state’s land, identity, culture, language and heritage from encroachers and illegal migrants”. The chief minister on Monday visited Gorukhuti at Sipajhar in Darrang district to inspect the riverine areas that were allegedly encroached on by illegal settlers near Dholpur Shiva Mandir. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/ICaA7saX3o — Himanta Biswa Sarma June 7, 2021 The CM appreciated the efforts of the police and district administration and called on the remaining “encroachers” to willfully vacate the lands. “Such squatters will be evicted from all parts of Assam to protect our land and the Assamese identity from encroachers and intruders,” Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

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Congress instigated encroachers of Assam tribal land, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress instigated encroachers of Assam tribal land, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Congress instigated encroachers of land reserved for tribal people to attack the police and administrative officials during Thursday’s eviction drive that led to the death of two people in police firing, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. “The land from where the encroachers were evicted falls in the tribal belts and blocks, a category created by …

Breaking News: 'Why is our culture in danger in Assam,' CM Himanta Sparks Tension With Post On X
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: 'Why is our culture in danger in Assam,' CM Himanta Sparks Tension With Post On X

ABP News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently addressed concerns regarding the preservation of Assam’s cultural heritage in a tweet on social media platform X. He questioned, “Why is our culture in danger in Assam?” Sarma pointed out that at Barpeta Satra, one of the state's most significant religious sites, prayers were first offered and then a mosque was constructed. …

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday promised a white paper by April-May next year on demographic changes in Assam with the increase in Muslim population and decrease in the number of Hindus. Nobody should be disturbed..people should be able to live peacefully in areas where they are residing at present.” Sarma’s comments on Tuesday that he would not let …

‘Won't Let Miya Muslims…’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma Decries Bid For ‘Forced Settlement’ In Indigenous Areas
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Won't Let Miya Muslims…’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma Decries Bid For ‘Forced Settlement’ In Indigenous Areas

ABP News  

In a heated session of the Assam Assembly on Tuesday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firmly asserted that he would "take sides" and vowed not to allow 'Miya' Muslims to "take over Assam." My request to the Miya-Muslim community is not to forcefully try to settle in indigenous Assamese areas against their will; this will aggravate societal fault lines and …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pledges To Plant 3 Crore Saplings Under 'Amrit Brikshya Andolan'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pledges To Plant 3 Crore Saplings Under 'Amrit Brikshya Andolan'

ABP News  

On August 1, 2024, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched an ambitious environmental initiative by planting saplings in Guwahati as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, which is integrated into the broader 'Amrit Brikshya Andolan'. During the event, Sarma outlined the scale and goals of the initiative, announcing that the state plans to plant an impressive …

Bangladeshi infiltrators posing risk to Jharkhand tribals: Assam CM
7 months, 1 week ago

Bangladeshi infiltrators posing risk to Jharkhand tribals: Assam CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed his concerns about infiltration from Bangladesh, particularly highlighting its impact on the safety of women and daughters in Jharkhand. Addressing a poll rally, Sarma said Bangladeshi infiltrators often acquire land by marrying tribal women and exert control over their rights. Sarma, who was scheduled to reach Tamar under Khunti assembly …

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP is for all: Himanta Sarma backs PM Modi in ‘hate speech’ row
8 months ago

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP is for all: Himanta Sarma backs PM Modi in ‘hate speech’ row

Hindustan Times  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on his allegation that the Congress, if elected to power, will redistribute the country's wealth among Muslims, he found a backer in Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who said that while the Congress focuses “only on one community,” the BJP focuses “on all the communities.” Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. …

Amid Assam protest over CAA, CM Himanta Sarma's ‘will resign if…' vow on NRC
9 months, 1 week ago

Amid Assam protest over CAA, CM Himanta Sarma's ‘will resign if…' vow on NRC

Hindustan Times  

A day after protests erupted across Assam following the Centre's notification for the contentious Citizenship Act, 2019, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he will be the first to resign even if one person, who has not applied for the National Register of Citizens in the state, gets citizenship, news agency PTI reported. “I am a son …

‘Won’t spare the land mafia,’ Assam CM Himanta Sarma assures crying woman
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Won’t spare the land mafia,’ Assam CM Himanta Sarma assures crying woman

Hindustan Times  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen on Friday consoling a distraught woman who reported the illegal occupation of her property. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma Himanta said, "We will not spare the land mafia!" Watch video here People will witness flood of development: Himanta Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma conducted three public rallies across Barak Valley on Friday, …

Himanta Biswa Sarma orders socio-economic assessment of indigenous Muslim communities in Assam
1 year, 2 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma orders socio-economic assessment of indigenous Muslim communities in Assam

India TV News  

The Assam government on Tuesday announced to conduct a socio-economic survey of the five indigenous Muslim communities of the state aiming to take measures for their upliftment. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with officials at the state secretariat in connection with the matter and directed them to carry out the assessment, Chief Minister’s Office said. "In a …

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide

India Today  

In the India Today Mood of the Nation Poll, published in August, 49 per cent of the respondents in Assam expressed satisfaction with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s performance. In the January MOTN poll, 68 per cent respondents in Assam were happy with Sarma’s performance, making him the third most popular chief minister within the home state. “I have been …

WB Panchayat Poll Winners 'Stake' It All: 11 from BJP Take Shelter in Assam, Fear for Life
1 year, 5 months ago

WB Panchayat Poll Winners 'Stake' It All: 11 from BJP Take Shelter in Assam, Fear for Life

News 18  

Political exodus to Assam from the neighbouring West Bengal continued on Wednesday, even after the Trinamool Congress registered an unassailable lead in the panchayat elections. Among the winners who have moved to Assam are Chambal Charndra, Khudiram Bashak, Biswanath Das, Rita Dutta Das, Jhulan Das, Arati Burman, Bina Mallik, Pramila Das and Satyajit Burman. We have come to Assam as …

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation stone of new Assam House in Delhi
1 year, 8 months ago

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation stone of new Assam House in Delhi

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid the foundation stone of a new Assam House at Dwarka in the national capital. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new Assam House will cater to the needs of patients and students while the other two Assam Houses in the national capital will be used by …

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite
1 year, 8 months ago

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has responded to his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal's invitation for tea and lunch at his residence in the national capital. WAR OF WORDS CONTINUE Addressing his first political rally in Assam, Kejriwal slammed Himanta Biswa Sarma for his warning on a remark inside the Delhi Assembly, saying open threats don't befit a chief minister. ASKS …

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS

India TV News  

Assam Police on Himanta Biswa Sarma threat: Assam Police alerted all Superintendents of Police of all districts and the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati after a pro-Khalistan leader allegedly threatened Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in an audio message. Additional Director General of Police, Special Branch Hiren Nath said that Assam Police is verifying the audio clip with the central agencies …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shakes a leg with folk dancers at his Dispur residence | Watch
1 year, 11 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shakes a leg with folk dancers at his Dispur residence | Watch

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has always been a people person. #WATCH | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma joined artists performing a traditional folk dance with students from Hatinga Tea Estate Model School at M-6 CM's Residence, Dispur yesterday pic.twitter.com/Z4Lyui0fGx — ANI January 8, 2023 In the video, the CM can be seen joining students from the Hatinga Tea …

Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initiates ‘development fortnight’ in 11 districts
2 years ago

Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initiates ‘development fortnight’ in 11 districts

Hindustan Times  

The Assam government is observing ‘fortnight of development’ in 11 districts across the state, laying foundation stones for new projects and inaugurating completed ones starting Monday. The initiative by the Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP-led government, in which development projects worth ₹15,000 crore will be undertaken in the 11 districts, is taking place at a time when the opposition Congress is …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributes cheques of ₹1 lakh each among Cachar tea estate families
2 years ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributes cheques of ₹1 lakh each among Cachar tea estate families

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has handed over cheques of ₹1 lakh each to 1,296 families residing at Cachar district's Doloo Tea Estate, which got mired in controversies earlier in the year over land acquisition for a greenfield airport. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's office, the cheques were distributed at a function in Silchar on Tuesday …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH
2 years, 2 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH

India TV News  

Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a generous act washed the feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati on Saturday. Last month, Himanta Biswa Sarma urged his cabinet colleagues, legislators and bureaucrats to "change their mindset" and work towards a vision to ensure the state goes up the development ladder "by at least two levels" by 2026. There are …

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects flood situation in lower Assam | Watch
2 years, 5 months ago

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects flood situation in lower Assam | Watch

India Today  

As floods continued to cripple most of Assam on Tuesday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the Charalpara Nayapara area in Bajali’s Bhabanipur. pic.twitter.com/Gvrgvgf8gm — Himanta Biswa Sarma June 28, 2022 The CM said a list of affected people will be prepared and relief materials will be provided accordingly. pic.twitter.com/A1nlwubkTD — Himanta Biswa Sarma June 28, 2022 Sarma was accompanied …

11 killed in floods, landslides in Assam in 24 hours; Amit Shah dials CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 6 months ago

11 killed in floods, landslides in Assam in 24 hours; Amit Shah dials CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

As many as 11 people have died in floods and landslides in the past 24 hours, Assam State Disaster Management Authority said on Monday, June 18. In view of the grim situation in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. After the earlier spell of floods, an IMCT visited the …

Himanta Biswa Sarma advocates equal share of property for wife, says 'No Muslim man should marry 3 women'
2 years, 6 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma advocates equal share of property for wife, says 'No Muslim man should marry 3 women'

India TV News  

Highlights Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called for legal divorce in Muslim community instead of giving 'Talaq' Assam govt is very clear that no Muslim man should marry three women, said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma An equal share of property should be given to daughters like sons, added Assam CM Himanta Biswa Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while advocating …

Himanta Biswa Sarma's Bid To Define Assamese People Is An Exercise in Exclusion
2 years, 8 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma's Bid To Define Assamese People Is An Exercise in Exclusion

The Quint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently said that his government was looking to find a legal definition for the ‘Assamese’ people. “We want a legal definition of Assamese in the context of the Assam Accord, especially Clause-6,” Sarma said. We cannot call them non-Assamese.” But over three decades after the Assam Accord, the definition of the ‘Assamese’ people remains …

Himanta Biswa Sarma grants special leaves to govt employees to spend time with parents
2 years, 11 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma grants special leaves to govt employees to spend time with parents

Op India  

Continuing his focus on promoting geriatric care within the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has approved special leave for Assam government employees on January 6 & 7, 2022. To uphold ancient Indian values, I urge Assam Govt employees to spend quality time with their parents/in-laws on Jan 6 & 7, 2022 designated as spl leave. The notification issued …

Assam: Two killed in police firing on 'encroachers', govt orders inquiry
3 years, 3 months ago

Assam: Two killed in police firing on 'encroachers', govt orders inquiry

India TV News  

A violent clash broke out in Sipajhar in Assam's Darrang district on Thursday as police tried to evict "encroachers", leaving two people dead in police firing, with around 20 injured. Darrang Superintendent of Police Sushanta Biswa Sarma, a younger brother of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claimed the protesters, armed with sharp weapons, pelted the police personnel and others present …

A guide to resolving the Assam-Mizoram issue
3 years, 4 months ago

A guide to resolving the Assam-Mizoram issue

The Hindu  

The violent stand-off between the Assam and Mizoram armed policemen at Vairengte in Mizoram, on July 26, about six kilometres from Lailapur, Assam which took six lives and left over 50 injured is the culmination of a long-standing border dispute. These revisions are Assam’s stand Seen from this standpoint, the Assam government considers Mizo plantation and settlements in the Inner …

Assam-Mizoram border clash: Not an inch of land can be encroached by neighbour, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 4 months ago

Assam-Mizoram border clash: Not an inch of land can be encroached by neighbour, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has condemned the violence in Cachar district that claimed the lives of five police personnel. Sarma said that the border dispute is not political and that the state government will move the Supreme Court seeking protection of Innerline Forest Reserve from destruction and encroachment. If Mizoram can give evidence, we will immediately carry out …

Assam Chief Minister talks tough on Mizoram border row
3 years, 4 months ago

Assam Chief Minister talks tough on Mizoram border row

The Hindu  

Assam will abide by any law enacted by Parliament that makes it even cede its land to another State but till then it will not allow even an “inch to be encroached upon”, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted on Tuesday, amid the border row with Mizoram. Mr. Sarma said after he took office in May, he had spoken to …

Need to balance identity issues: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma admits to Assamese having reservations on CAA
3 years, 5 months ago

Need to balance identity issues: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma admits to Assamese having reservations on CAA

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he is a supporter of the Citizenship Amendment Act, and added that there is a “historical duty to displace people who have been persecuted”. “I will remain a supporter of the CAA but we will have to address the identity issues, protect our own culture and the Assamese people will find …

People of Mizoram have encroached upon 1,777 hectares of Assam land: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 5 months ago

People of Mizoram have encroached upon 1,777 hectares of Assam land: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

People of neighbouring Mizoram have encroached upon 1,777 hectares of Assam land, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the state Assembly on Monday. Replying to a written question asked by All India United Democratic Front MLA Suzam Uddin Laskar in the state Assembly, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the people of Mizoram have encroached upon 1,777.58 hectares of …

Assam government announces creation of new department to preserve tribal culture
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam government announces creation of new department to preserve tribal culture

India Today  

Assam Cabinet on Saturday decided to create a new department to protect the culture and practices of people belonging to the state's tribal and other indigenous communities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new department - Indigenous Faith & Culture - is being created for the preservation and protection of indigenous faith and culture. The Assam cabinet has requested …

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | Disincentives, incentives go together in approach to population, says Assam CM
3 years, 5 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | Disincentives, incentives go together in approach to population, says Assam CM

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has cracked down on the drug trade since taking charge on May 10, said disincentives should balance incentives in the government’s approach to population control. Disincentives, incentives go together in approach to population Since taking oath as Assam’s 15th Chief Minister on May 10, Himanta Biswa Sarma has waged a war against drugs. …

Assam government to train state police commandos in line with NSG
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam government to train state police commandos in line with NSG

India Today  

Assam government has decided to raise professional commando battalions of 10 numbers to be placed at various critical places. The decision was taken during the conference of the Superintendent of Police of all districts in the state held at Kaziranga on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said …

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM

The Hindu  

A student leader, Congress Minister-turned-rebel and now the much-feted Chief Minister of BJP-ruled Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, 52, has covered almost the entire spectrum of politics in Assam with reassuring ease. Known for his oratory from his early days, Mr. Sarma, like many from that generation, plunged into student politics by becoming a member of the powerful All Assam Students’ …

For Assam’s new chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the top five challenges
3 years, 7 months ago

For Assam’s new chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the top five challenges

Hindustan Times  

Putting an end to intense and prolonged speculation over who would take over as Assam’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma took charge as the state’s 15th chief minister on Monday, with outgoing chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal proposing Sarma’s name at the party’s legislative party meeting. Covid crisis As Sarma was the health minister in the previous Sonowal cabinet, and was …

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | ‘We will approach Supreme Court for re-verification of the NRC’
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | ‘We will approach Supreme Court for re-verification of the NRC’

The Hindu  

Newly-elected Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said his government will be approaching the Supreme Court again for a reverification of the National Citizenship Register — up to 20% of entries in areas bordering Bangladesh and 10% in interior areas of Assam. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Sarma said this was something the previous BJP government, in which he …

Himanta pans CAA critics, says BJP to balance Hindu and Assamese interests
3 years, 10 months ago

Himanta pans CAA critics, says BJP to balance Hindu and Assamese interests

The Hindu  

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the opponents of the Citizenship Act for separating Assamese nationalism from Hindu or Indian nationalism. He backed the Centre’s decision to protect Hindu immigrants by implementing the CAA and said the BJP’s agenda for the upcoming Assembly elections would be to strike a fine balance between Assamese interests and Hindu interests. Indicating some …

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