Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Congress MP Over Eviction Promises

Guwahati, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a strong critique against Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on November 10. Hussain had pledged that if his party returned to power, it would restore land to those affected by eviction campaigns. In response, Sarma emphasized that individuals who have lost their homes cannot be expected to wait decades for relief.

Sarma ridiculed Congress’s electoral prospects in Assam, suggesting the party might have to wait another 50 years to regain power. He questioned the feasibility of Hussain’s assurances, stating, “Congress will be in power in Assam after 50 years, and by then, it may not even exist. Who will wait for 50 years?”

Instead of linking the issue of displaced families to potential future government changes, Sarma urged Hussain to utilize his position as an elected representative to demand immediate assistance for landless individuals. He pointed out that any elected official could approach district administration or state government to seek alternative land for families left without homes after eviction actions.

“If I were an MLA or MP, I would state that I would talk to the Deputy Commissioner to arrange alternative land for the evicted people,” Sarma remarked.

Sarma intensified his political attack, accusing Congress of making promises to minority communities without providing immediate solutions to their concerns. He interpreted Hussain’s comments as an indication that affected individuals should not expect relief until Congress returns to power.

The Chief Minister also questioned why Congress failed to address the issue of landlessness during its long tenure in Assam. According to Sarma, the focus should be on finding solutions for landless families now, rather than promising relief contingent on future electoral victories. This exchange comes amid ongoing political debates regarding eviction campaigns led by the BJP government in Assam. While the government argues these actions are necessary to remove encroachments from government and forest land, Congress has criticized the campaigns and expressed concern for the rehabilitation of affected families.