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Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah says eviction drives are not community‑specific
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 06:01 AM
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Assam's minister Jayanta Malla Baruah stated that the state's eviction drives are carried out without targeting any particular community.
Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah clarified on Tuesday that the recent eviction drives in the state are not directed at any specific community. He emphasized that the operations are part of a broader effort to enforce land‑use rules and remove illegal encroachments.
The minister said the actions are guided solely by legal provisions and aim to restore order to public and private lands. He assured that due process will be followed and that affected families will receive appropriate rehabilitation measures.
Baruah responded to media speculation suggesting communal bias, calling such narratives unfounded and urging the public to focus on the factual objectives of the drives.
He added that the administration remains committed to transparent implementation and will continue to monitor the impact of the evictions to prevent any undue hardship.
The minister said the actions are guided solely by legal provisions and aim to restore order to public and private lands. He assured that due process will be followed and that affected families will receive appropriate rehabilitation measures.
Baruah responded to media speculation suggesting communal bias, calling such narratives unfounded and urging the public to focus on the factual objectives of the drives.
He added that the administration remains committed to transparent implementation and will continue to monitor the impact of the evictions to prevent any undue hardship.