Locals criticised the act, with an elderly woman asking if those responsible were “humans or demons.” (Photo: X)
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam, allegations have surfaced against local officials for damaging farmers’ crops in Namrup. Reports suggest that stones and sand were dumped on ripe paddy fields, destroying the harvests of local farmers.
A video circulating online shows an elderly woman confronting the officials, asking in anger whether those responsible were “humans or demons.” The incident has triggered widespread outrage, with locals accusing the administration of harming livelihoods under the pretext of event preparations.
The Namrup incident has sparked criticism from various quarters, highlighting concerns over the treatment of farmers in the region. Locals claim that the destruction of their paddy fields not only threatens their income but also disrupts agricultural activity in the area. Many fear that such actions set a troubling precedent for government event preparations.
Prime Minister Modi is set to visit Assam on December 20 and 21, with a packed itinerary that includes political engagements, infrastructure inaugurations, and public programmes, ahead of the state assembly elections next year.
On December 20, PM Modi will meet BJP MPs and MLAs from Assam at the party headquarters in Guwahati, followed by the inauguration of the new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, built at an estimated cost of ₹4,000 crore. He will also address a public gathering near the airport.
On December 21, the Prime Minister will visit the Brahmaputra river terminal in Guwahati to board the Charaideo vessel and participate in the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ programme with around 25–30 students. He will also pay homage to the 855 martyrs of the Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak in Boragaon.
Later, PM Modi is scheduled to travel to Dibrugarh to lay the foundation stone of the Namrup-IV Ammonia-Urea project, a significant industrial initiative for Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the Prime Minister’s visit and detailed the key inaugurations. He noted that the new airport terminal has been given a “completely new look” with improved connectivity and an elevated corridor on the airport road. An 80-foot statue of Bharat Ratna Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi will also be unveiled during the visit.
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Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience reporting on Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes journalism plays a crucial role in amplifying unheard voices and bringing attention to issues that truly matter. Sofia has contributed articles to The New Indian Express, Youth Ki Awaaz, and Maktoob Media. She is also a recipient of the 2025 Laadli Media Awards for gender sensitivity. Beyond the newsroom, she is a music enthusiast who enjoys singing. Connect with Sofia on X: https://x.com/SBCism
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