GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inspected the encroachment in the riverine areas of Sipajhar under Darrang district.
The chief minister travelled by a country boat to reach Gorukhuti near Dhalpur Shiva temple.
He was accompanied by minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, Sipajhar MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi and former Mangaldoi MLA Gurujyoti Das.
Visiting the area, CM Sarma said squatters would be evicted in all the parts of Assam.
Today I visited Gorukhuti in Sipajhar, Darrang with Industry Minister @cmpatowary, MLA @paramarajbongsi and former MLA @gurujyoti_das and traveled in a country boat to inspect the riverine areas that were encroached by illegal settlers near Dholpur Shiva Mandir. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/ICaA7saX3o
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 7, 2021
“120 bigha land of the temple under encroachment of illegal occupants in the area have been freed by
@assampolice
and district administration. Such squatters would be evicted from all parts of Assam to protect our land and the Assamese identity from encroachers & intruders,” Sarma stated in a tweet.
120 bigha land of the temple under encroachment of illegal occupants in the area have been freed by @assampolice and district administration. Such squatters would be evicted from all parts of Assam to protect our land and the Assamese identity from encroachers & intruders. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/ysAmxe5DLO
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 7, 2021
Dr Sarma also offered prayers at Dhalpur Shiva temple and said all the efforts would be made to turn the temple into a tourist spot.
He assured temple management and local people to set up a Manikut, build a guest house and boundary walls.
We also offered prayers at Shiva Temple to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings. Assured temple management and local people to set up a Manikut, build a guest house and boundary wall. All steps would be taken to turn the temple into a tourist attraction. 3/3 pic.twitter.com/EJyyameYxw
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 7, 2021
