Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam become the fourth-ranked inland state nationally producing 4.99 lakh MT of fish in 2023-24

The northeastern states of Assam and Mizoram have unveiled stringent new measures to combat illegal immigration. They are responding to decades of demographic tensions and fresh security concerns. Under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s assertive leadership, Assam is implementing a multi-pronged strategy that includes biometric controls, accelerated deportations, and reclaiming encroached lands. While Mizoram, on the other hand, under Lalduhoma's leadership, tightened regulations for Myanmar nationals fleeing civil unrest.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the Centre to remove "Secular" and "Socialist" from the Constitution’s Preamble, calling them Emergency-era impositions. He also questioned Indira Gandhi’s role in the 1971 Bangladesh war, citing its long-term impact on Assam.

Notably, a nationwide Operation Push-back is being conducted to detect, detain and deport illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants and Assam is leading the way.

Satra is a spiritual institution and has been the centre of traditional performing arts (literature, music and theatre) in the State. Typically, it consists of a large prayer hall, bathing tanks, dormitories, and guest accommodation.

From the moment he became Assam Congress President, Gaurav Gogoi’s social media feed has been filled with 'congratulations' from suspicious accounts.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a major initiative to recover encroached land belonging to Satras of the state

In a tweet, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I visited Dhubri and directed law enforcement officers to follow ZERO tolerance against elements who desecrate our temples, naamghars and sacred spaces."

Supreme Court recently said that the Immigrants (Expulsion From Assam) Act, 1950, is still valid, which says that govt can deport illegal foreigners without approaching courts

In a significant decision, Assam government has decided to grant arms licences to indigenous people living in remote, vulnerable and border areas.