Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Addresses Development and Eviction Policies in Lahorighat

Eviction Drives and Development Initiatives

Guwahati, Nov 9: On Monday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that eviction operations would persist where necessary to safeguard forest regions and mitigate human-elephant conflicts. He emphasized that these actions are not aimed at any specific religious group.

During a press conference held after a public rally in Lahorighat, which was organized to express gratitude to voters in Nagaon for their support in the recent by-election, Sarma stated, “Evictions will occur wherever needed, but they are not directed at any particular faith.”

The Chief Minister encouraged genuine landless individuals to apply through the Basundhara scheme, urging them to seek land within their localities instead of encroaching on other areas.

“If someone is from Dhing, they should find land in Dhing rather than encroaching in Golaghat or other places. Encroachment by someone from Hojai in Dibrugarh will lead to backlash,” he explained.

Sarma reiterated the government's commitment to continue development projects promised during the election campaign in Lahorighat, indicating that they would exceed previous commitments.

Regarding the proposed bridge in Lahorighat, he mentioned that the project would require an investment of approximately Rs 4,000 crore.

“I am actively working on this,” Sarma stated, highlighting several ongoing bridge projects, including those at Dhubri-Phulbari, Palasbari-Sualkuchi, and Majuli-Jorhat, along with another bridge near Pancharatna.

He also announced plans for the Morigaon-Darrang bridge and mentioned that a 30-km road would soon be constructed in the Lahorighat constituency.

Additionally, he acknowledged requests for the Moirabari-Buragaon road and confirmed that another road would be built in Lahorighat.

“We have committed to several projects here, but our efforts will extend beyond those promises. Residents can submit their requests to Devasish Sharma (Nagaon MP), and we will gradually address them,” he added.

Sarma expressed confidence that the community would appreciate the planned projects for the constituency.

He also criticized the Congress party, noting that they finished third in the Nagaon by-election and asserting that voters had turned away from leaders Asif Nazar and Rakibul Hussain.

“The low vote count for Congress shows that the public does not want its leaders here,” he remarked, suggesting that a change in leadership could alter the party's fortunes.

Despite the BJP finishing second in Lahorighat, Sarma attended the rally, honoring his commitment to visit if the party won. He acknowledged that while the BJP placed second in Lahorighat and Samaguri, they garnered a significant number of votes, prompting his visit to thank the constituents.