By HT News Desk
The Assam government is planning to enact a law against “land jihad”, said chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday.
Sarma said Hindus and Muslims buying each other’s land in the state will have to secure the permission of the government. He made the announcement at the BJP state executive meeting in Guwahati.
Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is also mulling legislation against the so-called ‘love jihad’ as well.
“Assam government is bringing two laws to stop land jihad and love jihad… If a Muslim wants to buy a Hindu’s property or a Hindu wants to buy a Muslim’s property, they will have to get the government’s permission… Those practising love jihad will be punished with life imprisonment,” said Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam BJP chief Bhabesh Kalita said action against “land jihad” was being taken to protect the indigenous people of the state.
“To protect Jati, Mati and Bheti, we have decided (to act) against land jihad. Accordingly, we presented a resolution and the CM has accepted it. To give more opportunities to the employees of the 3rd and the 4th level and the Indigenous people of Assam, these decisions have been taken… We also discussed love jihad… We are hopeful that in the coming days, a law on love jihad would also be made,” he said.
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