Assam Chief Minister Discusses Immigration Issues and Political Milestones

Guwahati, May 9: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the recent victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal as a “historic moment” for the party. He stated that this development will strengthen the BJP’s presence in Eastern and Northeastern India.

Speaking to reporters, Sarma emphasized that Saturday will mark a significant political milestone for the BJP-led coalition. The swearing-in ceremony of the new government in West Bengal will see the participation of Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Ministers from nearly 21 states.

Sarma remarked, “Saturday is our day of victory. This is a very important occasion for the BJP and the NDA family, as nearly the entire Eastern and Northeastern region will now have BJP or NDA governments following the rise of the BJP in West Bengal.”

Addressing the violence that occurred after the West Bengal assembly elections, Chief Minister Sarma expressed confidence that the situation will stabilize once the new government officially takes charge.

He stated, “There have been incidents in West Bengal, but I believe that peace and normalcy will gradually be restored after the new government assumes office tomorrow. There is no doubt about it.”

Reiterating his stance on immigration and border security, Sarma emphasized that sealing the international border remains a priority for the BJP-led government.

He noted, “It is practically impossible to deport one and a half crore or two crore people overnight, but fencing along the border will continue, and the international border will be fully secured. We will be able to prevent new infiltrations, and the process of identifying and deporting illegal immigrants already residing in the country will continue gradually.”

Sarma affirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding national security and demographic balance, stating that this issue will be resolved within the framework of the law. He added that strong coordination among BJP-ruled states in the region will help improve infrastructure, trade connectivity, and internal security in Eastern and Northeastern India.