Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, declared on Wednesday that the state government will step up its efforts to combat illegal infiltration in 2026 and that Assam will not be let to serve as a haven for unauthorised foreign immigrants.
The Chief Minister stated that the state conducted a massive "push-back" operation to expel unlawful Bangladeshi nationals in 2025 and that the campaign would be intensified in the upcoming year in a post on social media platform X.
"We will push back even harder and be merciless in this endeavor in 2026. CM Sarma tweeted, "Assam is not your breeding ground. On Tuesday night, 18 illegal immigrants were forced back across the border."
The Chief Minister has consistently argued that Assam's demographic balance, social peace, and internal security are seriously threatened by illegal infiltration.
He declared that the state government is still dedicated to upholding the law and protecting the rights of indigenous populations.
Sarma has previously said that infiltration has long been a significant problem for Assam, especially in border regions, and that prior administrations did not take effective action to address the problem.
Stronger enforcement on the ground has been attributed by him to recent administrative actions, increased border surveillance, and better coordination between the state police and central security forces.
Additionally, the Chief Minister reaffirmed that his government is dedicated to carrying out all of the requirements of the Assam Accord, particularly those pertaining to the identification, removal, and expulsion of undocumented foreign nationals.
He emphasized that his administration's key priorities continue to be safeguarding Assam's cultural identity, land rights, and demographic integrity.
The state is preparing for the 2026 Assembly elections, and infiltration and border security are anticipated to continue to be major political concerns at the time of the renewed push-back announcement.
The state administration, which is governed by the BJP, has continuously presented its strict stand on illegal immigration as a fundamental policy stance.
Officials have stated that in the upcoming months, there would be increased drives, more stringent border area surveillance, and legal punishment against those who facilitate illegal infiltration.
