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The Chief Minister also outlined upcoming visits by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Assam
After the cabinet meeting today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the media, announcing several key decisions on flood relief, education, immigration, and infrastructure.
The Chief Minister stated that the Assam government has allocated ₹5 crore to assist with flood relief operations in Himachal Pradesh, emphasizing the state’s commitment to inter-state solidarity. He also highlighted the performance of students in the Higher Secondary examinations, noting that over 80% of students had successfully cleared their exams this year.
On the issue of immigration, CM Sarma announced that the government will implement the Immigrant (Expulsion From Assam) Act, 1950, in line with a recent Supreme Court verdict. District Commissioners have been given a 10-day window to submit documentation regarding foreign nationals in their jurisdictions. If the DCs are not satisfied within this period, pushback actions will be taken. The Chief Minister described the move as “historic,” clarifying that no FT cases will be entertained from now on. He further stressed that the process is constitutional and independent of the NRC, meaning pushback decisions will be made regardless of whether a name appears on the NRC list. So far, a total of 30,128 persons have been identified for pushback from Assam.
Regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Chief Minister stated that it has limited relevance in Assam. Only 12 applications have been received, with the majority of Bengali settlers having arrived before 1971. Out of five reported deaths linked to the process, only three applications were accepted.
CM Awaits SIT Report, Says May Escalate to PM or Home Minister if Findings Are Grave
The much-anticipated report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is expected to be submitted on Wednesday, September 10, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that no extension has been sought by the probe team so far.
“The SIT’s deadline ends tomorrow and they have not sought any further extension. That means the report will be submitted either to me or the Chief Secretary,” the Chief Minister told reporters.
On being asked about making the findings public, Sarma said, “I will have to read the report first. If I find certain serious issues, it will be immediately processed and escalated to the Prime Minister or the Union Home Minister. If it turns out to be insignificant, it will be closed at my level. Without reading it, I cannot comment.”
The Chief Minister added that he would seek an update from his office at 6 pm on Wednesday, reiterating that the SIT has not indicated any delay.
PM Modi to Lay Foundation of Darrang Medical College, Guwahati Ring Road on September 14
The Chief Minister also outlined upcoming visits by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Assam. The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive at Guwahati LGBI airport at 4:20 PM on September 13. PM Modi will be present in Mangaldai on September 14 at 11 am to lay the foundation stone of the Darrang Medical College. A GNM school and a nursing college will also be made in Darrang as part of this, with the total project costing an investment of ₹567 crore. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the new Narengi-Kuruwa Connecting Bridge, and the Guwahati Ring Road Project, which will pass through Kamrup Metro, Kamrup Rural, Darrang district, and Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, costing ₹7,000 crore for the project.
CM Sarma admitted to visiting the locations in person and checking on the arrangements, saying he was happy that everything is going along smoothly. He relayed the thanks of the state government to the Prime Minister for awarding Assam with these important projects, which he claimed would improve healthcare, connectivity, and infrastructure development in the state.
CM Sarma concluded by informing that passes for the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika program at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra and Rabindra Bhawan will be available to cultural enthusiasts until September 12.
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