Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised concerns about demographic changes potentially threatening the state’s indigenous population, particularly citing significant shifts in constituencies since 1972. He emphasized that the government’s eviction drives, aimed at enforcing land rights and protecting forest areas, are not targeting any specific community despite criticisms. Sarma linked unchecked migration from Bangladesh to these demographic shifts, arguing it endangers the cultural and political rights of indigenous Assamese. While opposition parties challenge the government’s efficacy in curbing illegal migration, Sarma maintains that his administration prioritizes strong actions against encroachment to uphold the law and protect Assam’s identity.