Congress Accuses BJP of Undermining Tribal Land Rights in Assam

The Assam Congress accused BJP of conspiring to weaken tribal land rights, citing BJP leader Dilip Saikia’s remark suggesting non-indigenous people could buy land in BTC areas. They alleged attempts to convert tribal belts into general areas, corporate land grabs, and violations of Sixth Schedule protections. Congress leaders demanded answers from the PM and CM, calling the government “anti-tribal,” while the CM maintained tribal protections remain intact.