Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-incharge of Jharkhand Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of trying to create rifts within the Hindu community, stating that such actions could weaken societal unity.
The initiative aims to strengthen coordination with central agencies, bolster law enforcement, and improve cross-border surveillance.
The programme has significantly improved the lives of women in Assam and has inspired similar social welfare initiatives across India, Sarma said on Thursday.
The opposition Congress on Wednesday flayed the BJP-led Assam government, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of using the Assam Accord issue to distract the public from alleged corruption involving his family.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that the initiative would provide specialised training to 300 engineering graduates in fields like Robotics, Aerospace, Defence, and Artificial Intelligence.
Sarma, who is the BJP in charge of Jharkhand, alleged that the government allowed Muharram rallies while denying permissions for Ram Navami processions. He described the situation as a sign of mismanagement and discrimination under the current administration.
He highlighted the significant rise in the Muslim population from 12% in 1951 to 40% in 2024 in Assam. "This is not a political issue for me. It is a matter of life and death," he emphasized.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the initiative will span various sectors, including law enforcement, education, and administrative services.
Amid the widespread destruction caused by floods across Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Jal Jeevan Mission for its role in providing clean drinking water to affected communities.
Sarma’s assertion comes amidst emerging rifts within the state BJP, particularly highlighted by the recent Lok Sabha election results in Upper Assam.
