Assam CM Sarma Vows 'Ruthless Push Back' of Illegal Infiltrators in 2026

• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 2026 will be the year for a "push back" of illegal infiltrators, following 2025's eviction drives.
• Persons declared illegal by a Foreigners Tribunal will be pushed back within a week to prevent delays from higher court appeals.
• This new policy aims to give "fresh momentum" to Assam's stand on foreigners, with immediate action after Tribunal decisions.
• The policy has legal backing from the Supreme Court, upholding the state's Illegal Immigrant Expulsion Act.
• Sarma also highlighted Assam's shift from protests to stability and economic growth under BJP rule since 2016, accelerating since his 2021 tenure.

Why It Matters: Assam CM Sarma declares 2026 as the year for immediate, ruthless expulsion of illegal infiltrators.