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Assam Readies Development Push Under Modi and Himanta Focus on Land Rights and Immigration
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
Land rights and immigration are top priorities
Assam is signaling a new phase of development and prosperity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. He highlighted safeguarding native land rights and tackling immigration challenges as central priorities, framing the effort as a bid for harmony, stability, and long-term growth.
- Assam plans a development and prosperity drive under Modi and Himanta
- Native land rights protection is a stated top priority
- Officials are focusing on immigration challenges and related concerns
- The message links progress with social harmony
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