BJP Manifesto Announces Deportations, Evictions, and Uniform Civil Code in Assam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its poll manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, promising a range of contentious measures aimed at addressing immigration, citizenship, and legal reforms. Key highlights include plans for the deportation of illegal immigrants, eviction drives in sensitive areas, and the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

The manifesto underscores the party’s continued focus on immigration control, particularly in border districts of Assam. It pledges strict action against individuals identified as illegal residents, including deportation to their countries of origin. The BJP also promised to intensify eviction drives in encroached areas, citing concerns over land use, security, and demographic balance in the state.

Another major point in the manifesto is the push for the Uniform Civil Code, which aims to replace personal laws based on religion with a common legal framework for all citizens. The BJP has framed this as part of its broader vision of legal equality, though critics argue it could exacerbate social tensions in a culturally diverse state like Assam.

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Political analysts note that the manifesto’s focus on deportations and evictions is likely targeted at consolidating support among voters concerned with illegal immigration and identity politics. Assam has a long-standing history of agitation over illegal migration, dating back to the 1980s, and the issue remains a polarizing factor in state elections. The manifesto’s proposals are expected to generate intense debate and scrutiny from opposition parties and civil society groups.

The party has also included promises related to development, education, and infrastructure, alongside these controversial measures. However, the emphasis on citizenship, immigration, and the UCC has dominated media coverage and public discussion ahead of the polls. Observers suggest that these issues will likely play a pivotal role in shaping voter sentiment and electoral outcomes in Assam.

The announcement comes amid heightened political activity in the state, with parties finalizing strategies and outreach campaigns for the elections. With Assam’s complex demographic landscape, the manifesto’s hardline measures are expected to influence campaigning narratives, voter mobilization, and inter-community discourse in the lead-up to the polls.

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