New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the upcoming implementation of a new law proposing life imprisonment for those convicted in love jihad cases. This move aligns with the recent legislative changes in Uttar Pradesh, where a similar bill was passed targeting forced or deceitful religious conversions.Sarma made this announcement during a BJP state executive meeting in Guwahati, emphasizing the need to address the changing demographics in Assam, which he described as a huge concern and a matter of life and death.New domicile policy for government jobsIn addition to the love jihad law, Sarma revealed a new domicile policy restricting government job eligibility to individuals born in Assam. This policy aims to prioritize local residents and curb illegal immigration. Sarma highlighted the importance of population control measures and the recognition of Bengali-speaking Bangladeshi Muslims, known as Miya, as indigenous people of Assam. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to protect the interests of Assams indigenous communities.असम सरकार Land Jihad और Love Jihad को रोकने के लिए दो क़ानून ला रही है।1️⃣ अगर कोई मुस्लिम हिंदू की संपत्ति ख़रीदना चाहता है या कोई हिंदू मुस्लिम की संपत्ति ख़रीदना चाहता है, तो उसे सरकारी अनुमति लेनी होगी।2️⃣ लव जिहाद करने वालों को उम्रक़ैद की सजा दी जाएगी।… pic.twitter.com/NzVtwljHp7— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 4, 2024Aadhaar cards and birth certificates for newbornsSarma also announced a pilot project to issue Aadhaar cards and birth certificates to newborns in 13 medical colleges across Assam. This initiative aims to streamline the process, allowing children to receive essential documents shortly after birth. The project will initially launch in medical colleges and expand to district hospitals, eliminating the need for parents to queue for these documents later.Financial support for BPL youthsIn a bid to boost employment and entrepreneurship, the Assam government will provide ₹2 lakh to Below Poverty Line (BPL) youths to set up small industries. District-wise interviews for the first phase will take place from August 16 to September 5, with funds distributed by September 30. This initiative, part of the Mukhya Mantri Atma Nirbhar Asom scheme, will benefit 30,000 youths in the first phase and 70,000 more in the second phase.
