Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new policy for 2026 focused on the immediate 'push back' of individuals declared illegal foreigners by tribunals. This follows large-scale eviction drives in the previous year. The policy aims to expedite the process by acting within a week of a tribunal's decision, preventing lengthy court appeals. Sarma stated this approach is legally backed by the Supreme Court's upholding of the state's Illegal Immigrant Expulsion Act.