ABMSU Condemns Targeted Evictions of Minorities in Assam
Opposition to Eviction Drives
A file image of an eviction drive in Assam (AT Photo)
Tamulpur, Nov 13: The All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) has voiced strong opposition against what they describe as the selective eviction of minority groups in Assam. They are calling for the rehabilitation of families affected by these actions and urging the state government to respect constitutional rights.
ABMSU president Taison Hussein has accused the government of targeting minority communities in regions such as Nagaon, Goalpara, and Lakhimpur through eviction drives, resulting in homelessness for thousands.
He emphasized the need for proper rehabilitation for those displaced and insisted that the government must adhere to the principles of the Indian Constitution during eviction processes.
Hussein announced plans for a significant protest at Ram Maidan in New Delhi on November 19, aimed at opposing the eviction drives.
He raised concerns regarding the proposed SIR exercise, highlighting the exclusion of approximately 19 lakh individuals from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, questioning how their issues would be addressed. He also expressed apprehension about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) potentially applying only to non-Muslim communities, which could have serious implications for minority voters.
Hussein demanded that authorities provide proof if they claim that names of Bangladeshi nationals have infiltrated the NRC. He accused political entities of exploiting the issue of illegal immigration for their own gain, asserting that minority communities should not be labeled as foreigners or face injustice and harassment.
“It's not 1983 now, it's 2026,” Hussein remarked, criticizing the ongoing targeting of minorities under the pretext of identifying illegal immigrants.
He also directed criticism at Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain, alleging that he has not adequately represented the concerns of minority families affected by eviction. Hussein claimed that while many have lost their homes, the MP has remained silent on the issue.
“In Dhubri, evictions are being executed, and the BJP government is stripping away democratic and human rights. Rakibul Hussain should advocate for this issue, yet he has not spoken up for the Muslim community. He claims to represent them but fails to fulfill his duties,” Hussein stated.
Additionally, he accused the MP of engaging in family-centric politics, neglecting the interests of minority groups.