Cleanliness campaign in Assam: CM Himanta’s big revelation – 10 lakh fake names removed, know what is the whole matter

News India Live, Digital Desk: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared an important data under the ongoing ‘purification’ campaign in the state. The Chief Minister said that the government closely examined the list of beneficiaries of ration cards (NFSA) and various welfare schemes, in which more than 10 lakh names were found which either did not exist or were availing the benefits illegally against the rules. Highlights of the Chief Minister’s statement: CM Sarma made it clear in a public address that this action is not only to stop corruption, but to secure the right of genuine citizens over the resources of the state. 10 lakh cards cancelled: Found during investigation That many people were taking ration on the basis of fake documents. These names have now been completely removed from the database. Savings: The removal of these fake names will save crores of rupees annually to the government exchequer, which will be utilized for the poor and needy. Infiltration and Demography: The Chief Minister said that suspicious changes in the population patterns have been observed in certain areas in the state, after which this strict action had become mandatory. A strict stance on illegal encroachments and evictions has also been taken. Apart from this, the Chief Minister also talked about the encroachment of government and forest land by ‘doubtful citizens’.Eviction Drive: The Assam government has been running a large-scale eviction drive in various parts of the state for the past few months.The goal: The Chief Minister argues that it is necessary to save the culture and land of the state from those who have settled here illegally and whose names have been fraudulently registered in the government documents.Protests and PoliticsOpposition Parties (AIUDF and Congress) have criticized the government’s move, calling it an attempt to target a particular community. However, Himanta Biswa Sarma rejected these allegations and said that this action is completely based on ‘digital verification’ and Aadhaar-linking, which has nothing to do with religion.