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Politics
Assam CM Says More Residents May Be in Nepal Than Official Records Show
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the number of Assamese citizens currently in Nepal could be higher than official data indicates.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters that the tally of Assam residents living in Nepal may exceed the figures maintained by the state government. The statement was made during a press briefing where the CM highlighted gaps in the existing migration records.
He suggested that many Assamese workers and students could be in Nepal without proper registration, raising concerns about data accuracy and the need for a systematic review of cross‑border movements.
State officials said they would examine the CM's remarks and consider steps to update the migration database, while also coordinating with Nepalese authorities to verify the presence of Indian nationals.
The CM did not provide specific numbers, but emphasized that a clearer picture is essential for policy planning and welfare measures for those abroad.
He suggested that many Assamese workers and students could be in Nepal without proper registration, raising concerns about data accuracy and the need for a systematic review of cross‑border movements.
State officials said they would examine the CM's remarks and consider steps to update the migration database, while also coordinating with Nepalese authorities to verify the presence of Indian nationals.
The CM did not provide specific numbers, but emphasized that a clearer picture is essential for policy planning and welfare measures for those abroad.