In a post shared on X, Assam CM said, "Illegal Infiltrators Beware! The Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950 is in full force and any intruder detected in our territory will be promptly PUSHED BACK." Sarma further said to take stern action, and no compromises will be made. He added
After the cabinet meeting, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The Supreme Court, through the constitutional bench, has clearly indicated that the government of Assam is free to use the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act 1950 to detect and deport foreigners.