Will quit politics if...: Ashok Singhal challenges Debabrata Saikia to prove land encroachment claims in tribal belt

Senior BJP leader and Assam minister Ashok Singhal has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia regarding alleged encroachment of land within the reserved tribal belt of Sonapur.

Reacting sharply to the accusation, Singhal dared Saikia to substantiate his claims with evidence. “If he can prove that even an inch of land belonging to me or my family has been illegally occupied, I will quit politics, leave Assam, and take sanyas in the Himalayas,” he declared.

Issuing a 24-hour ultimatum, Singhal further demanded that Saikia tender a public apology to the people of Assam if he fails to provide concrete proof.

Defending his integrity, the BJP leader said his political journey has been driven by service, not self-interest. “I have never taken government contracts or subsidies. I entered politics to serve the people, not for corruption or personal gain. Unlike Congress, we do not share the same character,” Singhal asserted.

He also questioned the foundation of the opposition’s claims, calling for transparency and factual clarity in the matter.