BJP Defends Eviction Drives as Protection of Indigenous Rights

BJP spokesperson Suranjan Dutta defended Assam’s eviction drives, saying they safeguard indigenous identity and land rights. He accused groups like AMSU of spreading “misleading narratives” and warned of organised demographic changes through encroachment. Citing areas like Uriamghat, he alleged political motives behind illegal settlements. Dutta dismissed claims that Assam’s economy depends on migrant labour, stressing Assamese people’s self-reliance and highlighting ongoing development under the BJP government.