‘Miyaland’ dream will come true, but not in India: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on demands for a so-called "Miyaland," following the state’s successful eviction drive that reclaimed over 182 square kilometres (approximately 1,29,000 bighas) of land from encroachers.

Addressing the media after the eviction operation in Uriamghat, CM Sarma confirmed that 10,000 more bighas had been cleared, raising the total reclaimed land to 1,29,000 bighas.

“I want to thank Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio for his full support and cooperation in this eviction drive. The Nagaland Police and CRPF ensured neutrality in the DAB area throughout the operation. Everyone contributed to its success,” he said.

Taking a sharp jab at the reported demand for a separate "Miyaland" by alleged infiltrators, Sarma added, “Their dream will definitely come true — not in India, but in Bangladesh or Afghanistan. And I will personally assist them in settling there. There’s plenty of land available in Bangladesh, and if not, then in Afghanistan.”

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The Chief Minister’s statement highlighted his government's hardline stance against illegal encroachments, particularly in border and forest areas. 

The Uriamghat eviction is part of a larger state-wide campaign to reclaim government and tribal land from encroachers, a priority repeatedly emphasised by the Sarma-led administration.

With communal undertones surrounding the "Miyaland" reference, political reactions are expected to follow in the days ahead, especially from minority and opposition groups. 

However, the Chief Minister maintained that the government's actions are in strict adherence to the law and aimed at restoring rightful land to the people of Assam.