Arrest on the Cards? Assam CM Warns Younus Tamuly After Provocative Remarks

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday issued a stern warning to Younus Tamuly, indicating that legal action could follow after Tamuly made controversial public statements amid an ongoing campaign against suspected illegal migrants in Upper Assam.

Responding to Tamuly’s remarks, the Chief Minister said that repeated provocation would not be tolerated and cautioned that “jail could become his permanent address” if such statements continued. The warning comes at a time when tensions are already high following renewed verification drives targeting suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in several districts.

In a sharp response, the chief minister questioned Tamuly’s intent and authority, saying that once the government steps in, “he will not be able to walk out of jail.” 

The controversy began after Tamuly publicly claimed that he would bring migrant labourers to Upper Assam and openly challenged regional organisations to stop him. He had announced plans to bring 100 migrant workers to Sivasagar district on February 8 and provide them employment there.

Tamuly’s statements were positioned as a reaction to what he described as targeted actions against migrant communities. However, his remarks quickly drew criticism and sparked political backlash.

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