Key Takeaways:
✔ Border Vigilance Increased – Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur deploy extra security to curb potential influx from Assam.
✔ Evictions Displace Thousands – Over 3,300 families, mostly Bengali-origin Muslims, removed from government and forest lands.
✔ Political Tensions Rise – Assam CM claims evictions target “demographic invasion,” while neighboring states fear illegal immigration.
Assam’s Eviction Drives Trigger Border Crackdowns in Northeast
The Assam government’s ongoing eviction campaigns have sent shockwaves across the Northeast, with neighboring states now scrambling to prevent a potential flood of displaced individuals. Following Nagaland’s lead, Meghalaya and Manipur have issued urgent directives to strengthen border surveillance, fearing an influx of what they term “illegal immigrants.”
Heightened Security Measures
Meghalaya’s government, led by the National People’s Party (NPP), has ordered district administrations to maintain strict vigilance along the Assam border. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma held emergency talks with top officials, including the DGP and Chief Secretary, to reinforce security in vulnerable districts.
“We are closely monitoring areas near the eviction zones,” Sangma stated. “Local authorities, police, and village committees are on high alert to track any unusual movement.”
Similarly, Manipur—currently under President’s Rule—has instructed district officials to secure interstate boundaries, though its order avoided direct mention of Assam’s evictions.
Evictions & Political Fallout
Over the past two months, Assam’s eviction drives have displaced more than 3,300 families, predominantly Bengali-origin Muslims, from government and forest lands. While Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma frames the crackdowns as a move against “demographic invasion,” critics argue the narrative is politically charged.
Nagaland has taken an even harder stance, with Deputy CM Y Patton announcing additional forces along the Assam border. In Niuland district, officials claimed to have intercepted and turned back 200 vehicles carrying evicted individuals. The state’s Inner Line Permit (ILP) system further complicates entry for outsiders.
Grassroots Resistance
In Mon district, local student groups like the Konyak Students Union have joined the effort, deploying 100 volunteers per village to maintain 24/7 border checks.
As tensions simmer, the humanitarian and political ramifications of Assam’s evictions continue to unfold—leaving thousands in limbo and neighboring states on edge.
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