Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit Nagaon on Sunday to unveil a new library and several infrastructure projects, including a long-awaited connectivity initiative that has been demanded by residents for five decades. The chief minister took to social media to share his schedule, which also includes an interaction with the people of Kampur in the afternoon.
The connectivity project marks a significant milestone for the region, addressing a 50-year-old demand for improved transportation and accessibility. The initiative is expected to boost local development and facilitate smoother travel for residents. Sarma’s visit comes at a time when the state is undergoing significant transformations, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government taking the reins in 2016.
Speaking at a conference on Saturday, Sarma highlighted the progress made in Assam under the BJP government, with a focus on ensuring indigenous people reclaim their control over land, political representation, and employment opportunities. “The state has become a better place to live,” he said. “Indigenous people now dominate Assam’s landscape, reclaiming what was once lost.” The chief minister emphasized the challenges involved in addressing concerns on immigration and demographic shifts, citing the need for “lakhs” and “crores” of people to take action.
Sarma also addressed the topic of his own label, “Hindu Hriday Samrat,” clarifying that he does not view himself as a ruler but takes pride in his Hindu identity. He stressed the role of Hindu presence in ensuring religious coexistence in India. “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.”
The chief minister also expressed concerns about the shrinking cultural and political space for indigenous communities in Northeast India, attributing it to demographic changes and the expansion of madrassas since 1951. He emphasized the need for urgent measures to protect the cultural and political identity of the region. “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.”
With Sarma’s visit to Nagaon on Sunday, residents are eagerly awaiting the launch of the new library and infrastructure projects. As the state continues to evolve under the BJP government, Sarma’s vision for a better Assam seems to be well on the way to fruition, with a focus on reclaiming lost spaces and preserving cultural identity.
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Publish Date: 2025-03-30 12:00:00
