
Baijayant Panda, BJP's Assam poll in-charge, defended the party's efforts to address illegal immigration and land encroachments in Assam. He acknowledged the issue's long-term buildup and emphasized that eviction drives targeting unauthorized land are lawful and justified. Panda described illegal immigration as a significant challenge impacting Assamese culture and economy, asserting that actions taken follow Supreme Court guidelines and are not aimed at any specific community.
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