HT Correspondent
DHUBRI, July 3: Thousands of families in Dhubri’s Alomganj area are gripped by a deep sense of despair following the impending news of a massive eviction drive, reportedly targeting approximately 4,000 bighas of land.
While a significant portion, an estimated 2,200 bighas, is designated as “khas land” (government land), reports also indicate that around 900 bighas of patta land (privately owned land with title deeds) are also slated for acquisition.
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In response to the administration’s move, the district committee of the Garia Maria Desi Jatiya Parishad convened a meeting on Thursday at Chitalkatti in Alomganj.
During this crucial gathering, a firm decision was made, “The land of all the sons of the soil and pattadars will never be given up.”
Afzalur Rahman, Dhubri District President of the Garia Maria Desi Jatiya Parishad, stated, “We don’t mind evicting people living on government land, taking away the khas land. But villages in Panbari and Alomganj areas of the indigenous Deshi communities will not be allowed to be wiped out.”
The Dhubri district administration, represented by the District Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, and Gauripur Circle Officer, held discussions with Alomganj pattadars on Wednesday regarding the acquisition of vast tracts of land for projects under “Advantage Assam 2.0.”
However, a division among the pattadars themselves has emerged.
While some are firmly refusing to surrender their patta land, others, facing the prospect of losing their homes and ancestral “bheta land” (homestead land), are reportedly being compelled to consider relinquishing their plots.
Adding to the complexity, thousands of families who have been living on government land for generations are also experiencing sleepless nights, consumed by the fear of imminent eviction, highlighting the widespread impact of the impending drive. The coming days are expected to witness further developments as the affected communities and the district administration navigate this contentious issue, balancing developmental aspirations with the rights and livelihoods of the local population.
