Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit Nagaon on Sunday to inaugurate a new library and multiple infrastructure projects, including a long-awaited connectivity initiative that has been a demand for the past 50 years.
Announcing his schedule on social media platform X, Sarma revealed that his visit will also include an interaction with the people of Kampur in the afternoon.
The connectivity project is expected to be a game-changer for the region, significantly improving transportation and accessibility. The initiative aims to boost local development and enhance travel convenience for residents, fulfilling a long-pending demand.
BJP’s Governance in Assam: Sarma Highlights Achievements
On Saturday, CM Sarma attended a conference where he underscored the progress made in Assam under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government since 2016. He asserted that the state has witnessed a transformation, particularly in empowering indigenous communities.
“The BJP government came to power in Assam in 2016, and under Modi ji’s leadership, the state has become a better place to live,” Sarma said. “Indigenous people now dominate Assam’s landscape, reclaiming what was once lost.”
He acknowledged concerns regarding immigration and demographic shifts, emphasizing that the government has worked towards reclaiming land, political space, and government jobs for indigenous people.
“These issues, if you talk about the numbers, are very tough jobs. If you talk about the numbers in Assam, it can go to lakhs, it can go to crores,” he remarked, highlighting the scale of the challenge.
On Identity and Religious Coexistence
Reacting to being called the “Hindu Hriday Samrat,” Sarma clarified that he does not consider himself a ruler but takes pride in his Hindu identity. He also stressed that Hindu presence in India has ensured religious coexistence.
“There are Hindus in this country, and that is why other religions, including Islam and Christianity, exist here,” he stated. “In contrast, Pakistan had a significant Hindu population, which has now diminished. This is a reality that cannot be ignored.”
Sarma also expressed concerns over the shrinking cultural and political space for indigenous communities in Northeast India. He attributed this to demographic shifts and the rapid increase in madrassas since 1951.
“The demographic shift since 1951 is alarming,” he warned. “The number of madrassas has increased exponentially, and if we assess the changing population dynamics, we see that indigenous space is being squeezed. This issue must be addressed to safeguard the identity of Bharat.”
The Chief Minister’s statements reaffirm the BJP’s focus on indigenous rights, identity, and governance while setting the stage for further infrastructural and developmental initiatives in Assam.
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